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Lack of cyber funds in Biden infrastructure plan raises eyebrows

April 2, 2021

Via: The Hill

President Biden’s $2.25 trillion infrastructure plan does not include any funds to protect critical infrastructure against cyberattacks, even as the threat grows against targets like the electric grid.

Experts say it was disappointing to see there were no funds set aside to defend systems critical to everyday life from hackers, particularly as the proposal calls for things like $100 billion for improving grid resiliency, the creation of new jobs, and developing more clean electricity.

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