New Mexico lawmakers propose $45M school cybersecurity fund

New Mexico lawmakers propose $45M school cybersecurity fund

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SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Lawmakers in New Mexico are considering major investments in cybersecurity, following two serious cyberattacks against school districts in the state just last month, and increased vulnerability of information technology in K-12 schools nationally.

On Monday, the House Education Committee unanimously advanced a bill that would allocate $45 million to hire cybersecurity experts for the state and a grant program for school districts to bolster their cyber defenses. It will be considered by another House committee.

New Mexico lawmakers propose $45M school cybersecurity fund

Feb 7, 2022, 5:41pm UTC
https://apnews.com/c49333d6cd81b4b70619a03c82131b9b > SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Lawmakers in New Mexico are considering major investments in cybersecurity, following two serious cyberattacks against school districts in the state just last month, and increased vulnerability of information technology in K-12 schools nationally. > On Monday, the House Education Committee unanimously advanced a bill that would allocate $45 million to hire cybersecurity experts for the state and a grant program for school districts to bolster their cyber defenses. It will be considered by another House committee.