 Initiative Number: 3.4.2 Initiative Title: Prioritize funding for cybersecurity research Initiative Description The Office of Science and Technology Policy, in coordination with ONCD and OMB, will, through the Fiscal Year 2025 budget process, encourage prioritization of cybersecurity research, development, and demonstrations aimed at strengthening security and resilience for critical infrastructure. NCS Reference The Federal Government will also prioritize funding for cybersecurity research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) programs aimed at strengthening critical infrastructure cybersecurity and resilience. Responsible Agency: OSTP Contributing Entities: OMB, ONCD Completion Date: 4Q FY23 Initiative Number: 3.4.3 Initiative Title: Prioritize cybersecurity research, development, and demonstration on social, behavioral, and economic research in cybersecurity Initiative Description Through grant awards in Fiscal Year 2024, the National Science Foundation will invest in increasing understanding of individual and societal impacts on cybersecurity, and the impacts of cybersecurity on individuals and society, through research in cyber economics, human factors, information integrity, and related topics. NCS Reference The Federal Government will also prioritize funding for cybersecurity research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) programs aimed at strengthening critical infrastructure cybersecurity and resilience. Responsible Agency: NSF Completion Date: 4Q FY24 32 NATIONAL CYBERSECURITY STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION PLAN