Cyber firms urge FCC to incorporate metrics for determining value of proposed K-12 education cyber pilot program

The Federal Communications Commission should establish metrics for K-12 schools and libraries receiving funding under the agency’s proposed cyber grant program to determine effectiveness and ensure the best use of resources, according to two large technology companies who do business with the public sector.

“Once an organization receives Pilot Program funding, it should be required to further demonstrate accountability by submitting information to the Commission detailing how the organization is using the funds to drive enhanced resilience, including through the...