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Cybersecurity

In today's hyper-connected world, cybersecurity is national security. Our cyber defenses help guard our democracy, livelihoods, and the American way of life. 

Cyberattacks are the preeminent threat of our time, as we have seen recently in the countless intrusions across every sector of our economy – from the energy sector to financial services sector, and even at home in our local school districts. This threat has been even more magnified following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The time for action is now.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, housed within the Department of Homeland Security, is the nation’s lead civilian cybersecurity agency. CISA is available to help the public and private sector prepare for and respond to cyberattacks and offers many free resources. CISA in partnership with the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) also offers several no cost services across the nation that should be leveraged by state and locals and the private sector. As Chairman of the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection, I am committed to promoting cybersecurity guidance and best practices that can be leveraged by SLTTs and small businesses in my district to raise cyber awareness. I encourage all individuals and organizations to visit www.cisa.gov/shields-up for more information about how you can protect yourself from cyber risk.

Here’s how I’m fighting to mitigate cyber threats and improve U.S. cyber preparedness: