MS-ISAC funding expiration and potential impact on state and local cybersecurity
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The Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) faces a funding cutoff on September 30, 2025, due to federal budget cuts. This may lead to the discontinuation of free cybersecurity services for state and local organizations, including K-12 schools, emergency services, and critical infrastructure. The MS-ISAC detected over 40,000 potential cyberattacks and prevented 59,000 malware and ransomware attacks in 2024. Without continued federal funding, the Center of Internet Security (CIS) may start charging for these services, potentially leaving smaller communities vulnerable to cyber threats. State and local leaders are lobbying Congress to restore funding, emphasizing the critical role of MS-ISAC in safeguarding national infrastructure and services.
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15.08.2025 00:26 π° 1 articles Β· β± 1mo ago
MS-ISAC funding set to expire on September 30, 2025
The Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) faces a funding cutoff on September 30, 2025, due to federal budget cuts. This may lead to the discontinuation of free cybersecurity services for state and local organizations. State and local leaders are lobbying Congress to restore funding, emphasizing the critical role of MS-ISAC in safeguarding national infrastructure and services.
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- State and Local Leaders Lobby Congress for Cybersecurity Resources β www.darkreading.com β 15.08.2025 00:26
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MS-ISAC funding will expire on September 30, 2025, due to federal budget cuts.
First reported: 15.08.2025 00:26π° 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- State and Local Leaders Lobby Congress for Cybersecurity Resources β www.darkreading.com β 15.08.2025 00:26
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MS-ISAC detected over 40,000 potential cyberattacks in 2024.
First reported: 15.08.2025 00:26π° 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- State and Local Leaders Lobby Congress for Cybersecurity Resources β www.darkreading.com β 15.08.2025 00:26
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MS-ISAC prevented over 59,000 malware and ransomware attacks in 2024.
First reported: 15.08.2025 00:26π° 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- State and Local Leaders Lobby Congress for Cybersecurity Resources β www.darkreading.com β 15.08.2025 00:26
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MS-ISAC blocked 5.4 million suspected malicious emails in 2024.
First reported: 15.08.2025 00:26π° 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- State and Local Leaders Lobby Congress for Cybersecurity Resources β www.darkreading.com β 15.08.2025 00:26
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CIS has been temporarily funding MS-ISAC at a cost of over $1 million per month.
First reported: 15.08.2025 00:26π° 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- State and Local Leaders Lobby Congress for Cybersecurity Resources β www.darkreading.com β 15.08.2025 00:26
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Without federal funding, CIS may start charging for MS-ISAC services.
First reported: 15.08.2025 00:26π° 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- State and Local Leaders Lobby Congress for Cybersecurity Resources β www.darkreading.com β 15.08.2025 00:26
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State and local organizations rely on MS-ISAC for cyber threat analysis and threat intelligence distribution.
First reported: 15.08.2025 00:26π° 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- State and Local Leaders Lobby Congress for Cybersecurity Resources β www.darkreading.com β 15.08.2025 00:26
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Loss of MS-ISAC services may increase vulnerabilities for rural and small communities.
First reported: 15.08.2025 00:26π° 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- State and Local Leaders Lobby Congress for Cybersecurity Resources β www.darkreading.com β 15.08.2025 00:26
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State and local leaders are lobbying Congress to restore MS-ISAC funding.
First reported: 15.08.2025 00:26π° 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- State and Local Leaders Lobby Congress for Cybersecurity Resources β www.darkreading.com β 15.08.2025 00:26