{"id":28088,"date":"2023-05-31T15:19:44","date_gmt":"2023-05-31T19:19:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/?p=28088"},"modified":"2024-07-29T14:07:07","modified_gmt":"2024-07-29T18:07:07","slug":"how-can-cybersecurity-grant-funding-help-keep-us-safe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/how-can-cybersecurity-grant-funding-help-keep-us-safe\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Cybersecurity Grant Funding Help Keep Us Safe?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>How can cybersecurity grant funding help keep us safe? In the modern world, everything interconnects; especially our data. Along with many advancements in technology, there is also an increase in security vulnerabilities that can jeopardize that technology. Enhanced technology affords us a great deal of added convenience, whether in small businesses, major corporations or day-to-day life. However, with that added convenience also comes an escalating level of risk, especially as it pertains to data privacy and security. Cybersecurity has become a major topic of conversation as corporations and government agencies attempt to meet the ever-growing technology demands. This is where cybersecurity grant funding can play a vital role. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GrantWatch<\/a> is one of the leading grant databases that lists cybersecurity grants, including those funded by state and federal government agencies. Funding for projects may focus on everything from building better digital infrastructure to funding computer science programs in schools. One of the largest problems currently experienced is a lack of trained engineers capable of meeting current security personnel demands. According to a recent 2023 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esentire.com\/resources\/library\/2023-official-cybersecurity-jobs-report\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cybersecurity jobs report<\/a>, cybersecurity job vacancies grew 350% from 2013-2021. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Interesting Cybersecurity Stats:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>While talking about what could result when there is an insufficient number of skilled workers available and the potential threat that could pose, we need to be aware of our present reality. Here are some critical facts and statistics to know when addressing this issue: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Every year, there are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getastra.com\/blog\/security-audit\/cyber-security-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">800,000 cyber attacks<\/a> &#8211; that&#8217;s one attack every 39 seconds!<\/li><li>At any given time, 4.1 million websites contain malware.<\/li><li>Top targets of ransomware attacks: healthcare companies. <\/li><li>The average cost of a data breach was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.varonis.com\/blog\/77-cybersecurity-statistics-and-trends-for-2023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$4.35M last year<\/a>, the highest average on record.<\/li><li>More than half of all financial institutions experienced a ransomware attack within the past year (62% increase from the previous year). <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cybersecurity Grant Funding Opportunities <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>There are grants available to nonprofits for projects related to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant\/175790\/grants-to-usa-ihes-and-nonprofits-for-projects-related-to-computer-security.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">computer security<\/a>.<\/li><li>In-kind marketing and technology services for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant\/194683\/in-kind-marketing-and-technology-services-to-usa-bipoc-owned-small-businesses-in-multiple-states.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BIPOC-owned small businesses<\/a> in multiple states. <\/li><li>There are also grants available to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant\/204921\/grants-to-usa-schools-to-implement-a-computer-science-program.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">schools<\/a> to implement a computer science program. <\/li><li>Grants are available to state and local agencies and tribes to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant\/191829\/grants-to-rhode-island-state-and-local-agencies-and-tribes-to-address-security-issues.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">address security issues<\/a> relating to homeland security. <\/li><li>There are also grants available to county governments for projects to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant\/209158\/grants-to-new-york-county-governments-for-projects-to-improve-communications-between-first-responders-statewide.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">improve communication<\/a> between first responders. <\/li><li>Grant opportunities are also available for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant\/199881\/opportunity-for-usa-canada-and-international-cybersecurity-startups-to-participate-in-an-accelerator-program.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cybersecurity startups<\/a> to participate in an accelerator program. <\/li><li>There are also grants for scientists for collaborative efforts addressing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant\/186927\/grants-to-usa-and-israel-scientists-for-collaborative-projects-addressing-internet-security.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">internet-security<\/a>.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The conclusion is clear: it&#8217;s more crucial than ever to have the proper cybersecurity grant funding available to help secure the technology that powers our lives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Looking for grants?&nbsp;With close to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant-search.php?search=advanced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">8,000 grants<\/a>&nbsp;currently available,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GrantWatch.com<\/a>&nbsp;is the leading grant listing directory.&nbsp;Upgrade to a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/plans.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MemberPlus+ subscription<\/a>&nbsp;to view the full grant details, including eligibility criteria and application information.&nbsp;For more information, you can also visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/about.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GrantWatch FAQ<\/a>&nbsp;page.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How can cybersecurity grant funding help keep us safe? 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