FEMA and the Federal Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency recently approved the commonwealth’s 2023 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP). Townships may apply for SLCGP funds, which can be used toward 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. 

The deadline to apply has been extended through November 22, 2024, via the electronic DCED Single Application for Assistance and a 30% match is required. Questions about this opportunity can be directed to the commonwealth’s Cybersecurity Planning Committee at slcgp-pa@pa.gov.