FCC finalizes rules for cyber grant pilot targeted at boosting defenses of educational institutions

The Federal Communications Commission has published final rules to establish a three-year grant program for K-12 schools and libraries designed to gather data on how best to support educational institutions in raising cyber defenses.

“The Pilot Program will enable the Commission to evaluate the impact that using Universal Service Fund (USF or Fund) support for eligible cybersecurity services and equipment will have on protecting school and library broadband networks and data,” the FCC says in final rules scheduled for...