Lawmakers move to extend two cyber programs (again) in funding proposal

Congressional leaders have proposed a temporary extension of key cybersecurity laws, including the 2015 Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Act. The legislation aims to prevent a government shutdown and maintain protections that encourage private sector threat sharing. #CISA2015 #CyberThreatSharing

Keypoints

The proposed bill extends the 2015 Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Act and the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program through September 30.
This extension aims to avoid a lapse in funding and government shutdown, with a deadline of 10 days for approval.
Long-term reauthorization efforts include a 10-year extension with minor updates and proposals to modify legal protections.
Senate and House discussions focus on whether to permanently or temporarily extend the laws and protections.
The legislation includes increased defense funding to over $839 billion, with approval pending in Congress.’