California Emergency Management Agency Undersecretary Mike Dayton today announced $325,000 in homeland security grant funding to support the Securing Our eCity Cybersecurity coalition for the community of San Diego.

The funds will support training and exercise for the program.

“The San Diego Securing our eCity Program is a model for community minded cybersecurity. By bringing together public and private partners and sharing resources, San Diego is leading the way for overall cybersecurity awareness, prevention and fits well into California’s overall preparedness strategy.”
– Agency Secretary Matthew Bettenhausen

Undersecretary Dayton announced the training and exercise grant award at the Securing Our eCity Cybersecurity Symposium II, held Thursday, October 7 in San Diego. In addition to participating in the Symposium, Cal EMA was also honored as a finalist at the 1st Annual Securing Our eCity Cybersecurity Awards reception, held immediately following the symposium.

For more information about homeland security grants and all of Cal EMA’s programs, visit www.calema.ca.gov

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