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TLDR:

– The White House released its budget for the 2025 fiscal year supporting cybersecurity priorities

– Four key areas of investment in the budget include FBI cyber capabilities and AI development

Recent developments and updates in Biden cyber policy have been outlined in a budget for the 2025 fiscal year. The budget aligns with cybersecurity spending priorities released in 2023, focusing on pillars like defending critical infrastructure and investing in a resilient future. The budget includes funding for various key areas:

Sustaining FBI cyber and counterintelligence capabilities
Protecting against foreign adversaries and safeguarding federal systems
Extending the frontiers of AI in science and technology
Protecting the US healthcare system from cyber threats

The proposed budget includes over $13 billion in funding for civilian agencies to reduce cybersecurity risk and strengthen resilience. It emphasizes healthcare cybersecurity due to increased data breaches. The budget also aims to increase AI development and improve cybersecurity in the healthcare system. While the budget shows a commitment to cybersecurity, it is still under negotiation, with an upward trend in funding for civilian agencies.

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