CyberSecurity in the Bluebonnet Flower State Budget.

What does the Texas state budget spend on cyber security?

  • $8.0 million for 180 employees whose repsonsibilities include cybersecurity
  • $21.5 million appropriation to DIR for 2018-2019
  • $24.0 million for new cybersecurity projects and initiatives at other agencies
  • Cybersecurity acocunts for 2% of state IT expenses
  • In 2016, DSHS reported security incident costs of $1.9million

LBB | Overview of State Agency Cybersecurity Costs