Biden Administration’s approach to cyber; New mental health program for vets

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has a new order for federal agencies to patch their systems. At DefenseTalks, CISA Chief Information Officer Robert Costello tells FedScoop and DefenseScoop’s Billy Mitchell how his defense background informs his work at CISA. 

The Department of Veterans Affairs has a new learning program for vets and their families. Mike Nolan, senior manager of the military recruiting program at Salesforce, discusses the partnership with VA and the new mental health module Salesforce is launching on the platform. This interview is underwritten by Salesforce.

The Biden Administration is promoting $1 billion available to state, local and tribal governments for cybersecurity through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Also at DefenseTalks, Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber & Emerging Technology Anne Neuberger details the White House’s approach to cybersecurity. 

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