Cyber Security Research and Development Act -- FCW

The act calls for spending as much as $878 million over five years to boost computer security research.

The National Science Foundation would receive $568 million to:

* Fund scholarships and research in computer and network security.

* Establish cybersecurity programs at the undergraduate and master's degree levels.

* Fund doctoral fellowships in computer and network security.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology would receive up to $309 million to:

* Pay for university and industry research partnerships.

* Fund senior researchers in cybersecurity.

* Offer postdoctoral fellowships in research.

FCW Perspectives

Post-pandemic IT leadership

The rush to maximum telework did more than showcase the importance of IT -- it also forced them to rethink their own operations.
Management

Where does the TMF Board go from here?

With a $1 billion cash infusion, relaxed repayment guidelines and a surge in proposals from federal agencies, questions have been raised about whether the board overseeing the Technology Modernization Fund has been scaled to cope with its newfound popularity.