Senators Say DHS Cuts Funds For Cyber Security Organization That Supports State And Local Election Security

摘要

The Department of Homeland Security’s fiscal year 2020 budget cuts about one-third of thefunding to a non-profit entity that supports state and local governments, including theirelections offices, in bolstering their cyber security posture, according to several Democraticsenators.The senators, including Chuck Schumer (N.Y.), the minority leader, said that budget provides$10.4 million to the Center for Internet Security (CIS) versus $15 million allotted in FY ’19.