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Understanding Homeland Security Grant Funding for Cybersecurity and Preparedness Efforts

The Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) supports states in achieving prevention and preparedness goals through federal funding. This program assists with mitigation, disaster management, and response activities. Cybersecurity is a critical component as many sectors, including banking, energy, and water, rely heavily on technology. The application process can be challenging, requiring careful planning and collaboration. Access resources, training, and workshops to navigate grant applications effectively. Explore strategies for statewide cybersecurity initiatives to enhance safety and resilience.

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Understanding Homeland Security Grant Funding for Cybersecurity and Preparedness Efforts

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  1. HSGP Funding for Security Efforts Presented by Michele Robinson

  2. What is the HSGP? • U.S. Department of Homeland Security Grant Program • Federal funding to help States achieve a variety of prevention and preparedness goals. • Supports prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery activities. Office of Information Security

  3. The Cyber Security Piece • Many CI/KR sectors are now highly dependent on technology and the Internet • Communications and Information Technology • Banking and Finance • Energy and Water • So…just as many are now highly dependent upon robust cyber security as well as physical security Office of Information Security

  4. Consider Your State Security Requirement Needs • Disaster management • Planning, training and testing/exercise efforts • Information sharing & analysis • Communication and collaboration tools • Cyber security • IDS/IPS, log correlation and forensics tools • Physical Security • Cameras, alarms, access controls • All • Computer Hardware/Software • Planning, training, testing plans Office of Information Security

  5. Navigating the Application Process • Not always clear • Moving target • Attend the grant application workshop when offered • Will take some effort • More so, if you are small agency and do not have a grants management unit with experienced grant writers and support Office of Information Security

  6. Navigating the Application Process • Read through all of the DHS/OHS Strategy and Grant Guidance documents • Read through additional resource material • Determine your eligibility and Agency requirements • Obtain Executive Management support Office of Information Security

  7. Navigating the Application Process • Follow the application instructions exactly • Obtain clarification from the OHS State representative as needed • Talk with others who have been successful • Take your best shot • If you don’t succeed…try again! Office of Information Security

  8. Tentative Timeline Jan – Program Guidance and Application Kit published by DHS Mar – CA Supplement published by OHS Mar- Apr – CA sub-grantee application workshops Apr – State applications due to DHS Jul – State funding awards announced by DHS Jul – State sub-allocations released by OHS Aug – CA sub-grantee applications due to OHS Oct – CA sub-grantee awards announced by OHS Performance period = 2 to 2.5 years Office of Information Security

  9. Our Request • Statewide Cyber Security Strategy • Technical assistance with gap analyses • Development of incident response strategy and plan • Cyber Security Training (Sentinel) • Development of exercise plans • Participation in Cyber Storm II • Equipment to support activities • Reference materials and other tools for standards and policy development Office of Information Security

  10. Our Request • 2008 Cyber Security Awareness Conference • Online Learning Management System for Cyber Security & Privacy Awareness Training • Online Incident Reporting System Office of Information Security

  11. Questions Office of Information Security

  12. DHS Resources • DHS – 2007 Homeland Security Grant Program http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/grants_st-local_fy07.pdf • National Strategy for Homeland Security http://www.dhs.gov/xabout/history/gc_1193938363680.shtm • National Strategy to Secure Cyberspace http://www.dhs.gov/xprevprot/programs/editorial_0329.shtm • National Strategy for the Physical Protection of Critical Infrastructures and Key Assets http://www.dhs.gov/xprevprot/programs/editorial_0827.shtm • National Infrastructure Protection Plan http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/NIPP_Plan.pdf Office of Information Security

  13. DHS/OHS Resources • DHS-NIPP IT Sector Plan http://www.nascio.org/committees/security/IT_SSP_in_InDesign3.pdf • OHS Grants Management Home page http://www.ohs.ca.gov/grants.html • OHS FY 07 Grant Information http://www.homeland.ca.gov/grantsinfo2007.html • OHS Critical Infrastructure Protection page http://www.ohs.ca.gov/infrastructure.html Office of Information Security

  14. Other RecommendedResources • IT Sector Coordinating Council (SCC) http://www.it-scc.org/ • Critical Infrastructure Partnership Advisory Council http://www.dhs.gov/xprevprot/committees/editorial_0843.shtm • National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee (NASTAC) http://www.ncs.gov/nstac/nstac_publications.html Office of Information Security

  15. Other RecommendedResources • NASCIO Privacy & Security Committee http://www.nascio.org/committees/security/ • US-Cert posting of DHS-NIPP & Cyber Security Fact Sheet http://www.us-cert.gov/reading_room/infosheet_NIPP.pdf Office of Information Security

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