President Barack Obama announced Tuesday significant actions on cybersecurity. The president’sFY17 budget proposal includes more than $19 billion in overall Federal resources for cybersecurity—a $5 billion increase from the previous year. This funding will support a Cybersecurity National Action Plan, which takes near-term actions and puts in place a long-term strategy to enhance cybersecurity awareness and protections, protect privacy, maintain public safety as well as economic and national security, and empower Americans to take better control of their digital security.
Of that budget, only one-third of 1 percent—$62 million—is earmarked to attract and retain skilled cybersecurity professionals. For the full article click here
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