White House wants to boost cyber funds for fiscal 2026

The White House has asked federal agencies to seek increased funding to enhance the nation’s cybersecurity, aligning budget requests with the Biden administration's national cyber strategy and zero-trust architecture goals. A memo from the Office of Management and Budget and the National Cyber Director mandates that agencies update their zero-trust implementation plans and prioritize investments in enterprise-wide cybersecurity solutions. Additionally, agencies must align their budgets with the critical infrastructure national security memorandum, develop minimum cybersecurity requirements, and improve open-source software security. The administration also stresses addressing the government's cyber workforce challenges, advocating for skills-based hiring and removing unnecessary educational barriers.

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