‘We have to prioritize cybersecurity’ within federal budgets, outgoing cyber czar says

Summary: The outgoing National Cyber Director emphasizes the importance of maintaining cybersecurity priorities in federal budget requests, urging the incoming Trump administration to recognize its significance. He highlights the need for budget guidance to enhance digital security amidst a challenging fiscal environment.

Threat Actor: National Cyber Director | National Cyber Director
Victim: Federal Agencies | federal agencies

Key Point :

• The ONCD and OMB published cybersecurity benchmarks for fiscal 2026 budgets.
• Coker advocates for prioritizing cybersecurity despite budget constraints.
• There is concern that cybersecurity may be overlooked in the new administration’s agenda.
• Budget guidance is seen as a crucial tool for improving federal cybersecurity efforts.