Federal Cybersecurity Funding Available from DCED for Townships- Apply by Nov. 8 

The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency recently approved the Commonwealth’s 2023 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP). Funds can be used for the following cybersecurity initiatives:  

• Asset intelligence: ARMIS services provide unified protection for connected township devices through asset visibility and data-driven risk prioritization. 

• Intrusion detection: Albert Sensors monitor systems placed on township networks 24/7 to identify attacks, alert key personnel, and report nationally on coordinated attacks. 

• Security Awareness Services: Cofense provides employee training on security best practices, including simulated phishing emails, and provides penetration testing services. 

• Security Incident and Event Management: Tenable is software to help identify, monitor, record, and analyze security events and incidents. 

Townships are eligible to apply to DCED through November 8, 2024, via the electronic Single Application for Assistance; a 30% match is required. Questions about this opportunity can be directed to the commonwealth’s Cybersecurity Planning Committee at slcgp-pa@pa.gov.