Multi-State ISAC considers alternative funding models as CISA reduces financial support for operations

The Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center run by the Center for Internet Security is searching for alternative funding models for providing cyber services, after a decision by the Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency to reduce funding for their operations as part of budget cuts.

CISA's budget cuts in February to its contract with CIS resulted in the elimination of the Elections Infrastructure ISAC, followed by reduced monetary support for the MS-ISAC. As a result, the EI-ISAC was shut down...