Government actions, including the American Rescue Plan Act, have led to a deluge of federal funds to states over the past few months. Additionally, the federal government is using a $1 billion allocation for technology modernization and cybersecurity. These funds are vitally needed, and many anticipate that more funding is on the horizon.
While strengthening cybersecurity and data protection is a top priority at both the federal and state levels, state and local governments often face tighter budgets and more limited staffing, particularly around IT and cybersecurity.
