Biden’s cybersecurity plan has a huge funding gap

The Biden administration is boasting about its planned $13 billion investment in cybersecurity for federal civilian agencies, but the White House’s plans neglect essential programs, including foundational research and standards setting.

The administration is once again requesting far too little for the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), which develops cybersecurity standards and guidelines for the rest of the government. The White House directs NIST to play a critical...