Empowering cyber resilience through the US Tribal Cybersecurity Grant Program (TCGP)

The Tribal Cybersecurity Grant Program (TCGP), launched by FEMA on September 27, 2023, is designed to bolster the cybersecurity defenses of US tribal governments, who face increasing cyber threats. With a fund of $18.2 million, the program emphasizes tribal sovereignty and resilience, promoting technological defenses aligned with tribal values through the collaboration of CISA and FEMA. Tribal governments must develop robust cyber governance, adapt their systems to emerging threats, and prioritize advanced logging tools to qualify. Applications, due by January 10, 2024, require a Cybersecurity Plan and TCGP Investment Justification form. The program encourages pooling resources for collective projects, while Elastic, a leader in log monitoring, offers comprehensive solutions to manage log data effectively, reducing data breach and ransomware risks significantly.