Guest Editorial by Aaron Saks, Sr. Technical Marketing and Training Manager, Hanwha Vision America
The increased pressures on international supply chains in recent years have also heightened public awareness of the security and surveillance manufacturing process.
Every aspect of a company’s design and build approach, as well as the components they use, is under intense scrutiny
When you add the requirements for NDAA, TAA, or GSA compliance, the stakes are even higher.
To reduce cybersecurity risks to the United States, Section 889 of the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) prohibits the procurement of non-NDAA-compliant security products by any government agency or recipient of federal grants.
As part of a broader State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has now allocated over $370 million in cybersecurity funding to aid and accelerate the replacement of these devices with NDAA-compliant products.
This “rip and replace” program is part of a larger $1 billion FEMA cybersecurity initiative.
(Funding from the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) and the Tribal Cybersecurity Grant Program (TCGP) helps eligible entities address cybersecurity risks and threats to information systems owned or operated by—or on behalf of—state, local, and territorial (SLLT) governments. Through two distinct Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO), SLCGP and TCGP combined will distribute $1 billion over four years to support projects throughout the performance period of up to four years. This year, the TCGP will be released after SLCGP.. Courtesy of CISA and YouTube. Posted on Sep 16, 2022.)
What to Know About the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) Guide
Is my business eligible for SLCGP funds?
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SLCGP grants are available to state, local, and territorial (SLT) governments and agencies in all 50 U.S. states and territories, including schools and municipalities.
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Business sub-recipients of a state, local, or territorial government receiving SLCGP funding are also eligible for the program.
How much of our project will the SLCGP grant cover?
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FEMA grants will fund 80% of the cost of approved rip-and-replace projects, while recipient organizations (or other grants) must fund the remaining 20%.
Can I use SLCGP funding to purchase cybersecurity equipment and software?
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Yes. Organizations can use State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program funding to purchase cybersecurity equipment and software as long as the equipment and software are directly related to implementing a comprehensive cybersecurity plan.
What types of cybersecurity activities are funded by the SLCGP?
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The SLCGP grants are not intended solely to replace security cameras and software.
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FEMA is more likely to accept applications that include holistic approaches, such as developing cybersecurity plans, implementing controls, performing risk assessments, and cybersecurity training.
Covered cybersecurity activities include:
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Purchasing cybersecurity tools and technologies
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Developing and implementing cybersecurity plans
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Implementing cybersecurity controls and best practices
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Providing cybersecurity training to employees
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Conducting cybersecurity risk assessments and audits
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Responding to and recovering from cybersecurity incidents
(Learn about Hanwha Vision’s commitment to complying with all government and international trade regulations. Hanwha Vision supports NDAA compliance across its product lines. It has a full suite of trade-compliant devices, with many currently used in government, defense, and commercial applications. Courtesy of Hanwha Vision and YouTube.)
How do companies apply for the SLCGP?
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Applying for an SLCGP award is a multi-step process that can take one month or more.
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Submit your initial SLCGP application through the grants.gov portal at www.grants.gov.
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FEMA will invite eligible applicants within one to two business days to access the Non-Disaster (ND) Grants System to proceed with a full application.
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Support is available on the Grants.gov hotline at (800) 518-4726, which is available 24/7 except for federal holidays.
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Technical support for the ND Grants System is available at ndgrants@fema.dhs.gov or (800) 865-4076.
What should an SLCGP application include?
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Grant-seeking organizations must submit a detailed Cybersecurity Plan to FEMA with their application to qualify.
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This plan should outline how they will use SLCGP funds to:
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Rip and replace non-NDAA-compliant security cameras and software
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Manage, monitor, and track information systems and network traffic
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Enhance the preparation, response, and resiliency of information systems
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Implement continuous cybersecurity assessments and threat mitigation practices
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FEMA also requires plans to establish a Cybersecurity Planning Committee to oversee the strategy and outline the committee’s roles and responsibilities in a Cybersecurity Charter.
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Lastly, applications must include a timeline, success metrics, and resource needs.
Are there any other FEMA grant programs?
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The SLCGP is one of several FEMA preparedness grants developed to help mitigate terrorism and other high–consequence disasters and emergencies.
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Below are some of the other FEMA grants that have been established:
Nonprofit Security Grant Program
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This grant program was established to support physical security upgrades to nonprofit organizations susceptible to terrorist attacks.
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The program aims to help integrate state and local preparedness efforts with non-profit planning.
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To learn more about the Nonprofit Security Grant Program, please visit fema.gov/grants/preparedness/nonprofit-security.
Transit Security Grant Program
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This grant program provides funding to intra-city buses, ferries, trains, and other eligible public transportation systems to protect the public against acts of terrorism and other emergencies.
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To learn more about the Transit Security Grant Program, go to fema.gov/grants/preparedness/transit-security.
Homeland Security Grant Program
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This program includes a suite of grants to assist state, local, tribal, and territorial efforts in mitigating, responding to, and recovering from acts of terrorism and other threats to homeland security.
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To learn more about the Homeland Security Grant Program, please visit fema.gov/grants/preparedness/homeland-security.
The right approach, the right partner
The global business landscape is complex and requires a comprehensive understanding of trade deals, tariffs, taxes, import/export regulations, etc.
Security is on everyone’s minds – whether it’s protecting our identities online, safeguarding confidential business communications, or complying with regulations governing manufacturing partnerships.
These regulations can affect a company’s partners and customers, especially if the customer is a U.S. government-related agency, international supply chains, GSA contracts, and even currently deployed technologies.
For example, all Hanwha Vision security cameras and equipment suit the SLCGP program.
Hanwha Vision cameras and devices are fully NDAA compliant and meet the highest cybersecurity standards.
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Hanwha Vision manufactures products in its ISO 9001-certified facilities in South Korea and Vietnam. Hanwha Vision products across North and Latin America are serviced in the 10,000-square-foot Hanwha Total Care Center (HTCC) near its New Jersey headquarters.
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Products manufactured in South Korea are fully compliant with the Trade Agreements Act (TAA) terms, which qualifies them for sale under GSA guidelines.
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As an Authorized CVE Numbering Authority (CNA) for the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE®) program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Hanwha Vision helps to identify, define, and catalog publicly reported cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
Do other SLT governments, agencies, schools, or municipalities in the U.S. use Hanwha Vision security solutions?
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Yes.
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Hanwha Vision products and solutions are currently used by the government, defense, and various commercial enterprises throughout the United States.
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Hanwha Vision proudly serves the City of Houston, the City of Phoenix, the State of Ohio, the Army & Navy Academy, Putnam City Schools, Penn Medicine, Ohio State Medical Center, Columbia Bank, and many more.
Programs like the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) Guide are effective, practical, and valuable resources for state and local governments seeking to enhance their cybersecurity resilience and protect critical assets and information from the constantly present threat of cyber threats.
By following the guidance outlined in the guide, governments can leverage federal funding and expertise to build robust cybersecurity programs that safeguard public trust and ensure the continuity of essential services in an increasingly digital world.
About the Author
As the Product and Technical Manager at Hanwha Vision America, Aaron Saks‘ primary responsibilities include developing training and certification programs for various user groups.
He also authors various technical documents, white papers, sales materials, and other collaterals. As new products are developed, he provides extensive testing and benchmarking to ensure their release is high-quality.
For more than thirty years, Hanwha Vision (formerly Hanwha Techwin) has been leading the global video surveillance industry with world-class optical design, image processing, and cybersecurity technologies.
As it broadens its business to become a global vision solution provider, Hanwha Vision will deliver customers more valuable and meaningful insights by collecting key information and providing big data analytics utilizing AI and cloud technologies.
To learn more, please visit hanwhavisionamerica.com.
Hanwha Vision America Takes Home the Gold in 2023 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards
Infusion Direct Marketing accepted the company’s 2023 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Award for Best Video Data Storage Solution at the 2023 ASTORS Homeland Security, Public Safety, and Government Excellence Awards Ceremony in NYC.
American Security Today’s Annual ‘ASTORS’ Awards, the preeminent U.S. Homeland Security, Public Safety, and Government Excellence Awards Program, now entering its Ninth Year, recognizes industry leaders of Physical and Border Security, Cybersecurity, Emergency Preparedness – Management and Response, Law Enforcement, First Responders as well as federal, state and municipal government agencies in the acknowledgment of their outstanding efforts to Keep our Nation Secure.
HANWHA VISION AMERICA
Best Video Data Storage Solution
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Hanwha Vision SolidEDGE Camera
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Government organizations, especially those on a city or local level, can use Hanwha Vision’s SolidEDGE cloud-managed solution to easily customize and expand their surveillance systems with multi-camera recording, remote access, and on-premise security system management.
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SolidEDGE is the first true serverless camera system with onboard Solid State Drive (SSD) storage and an embedded WAVE VMS server. Each SolidEDGE camera can connect and record up to five additional cameras, and users can also merge up to 30 SolidEDGE systems through WAVE Sync.
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SolidEDGE cameras feature a quad-core CPU, a dedicated encoder with 4GB of RAM, and an embedded Linux operating system – for powerful serverless edge-based recording, and models are available with 1TB or 2TB onboard rugged SSD storage.
(Hanwha Vision’s New SolidEDGE Camera has a built-in rugged SSD for recording video footage and eliminating the need for other storage devices, an embedded WAVE VMS server for cloud video management, and can record up to 6 cameras. Courtesy of Hanwha Vision and YouTube.)
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A municipality’s courthouse or town hall might be in the same building or complex as the police department and need to monitor several areas and share footage across multiple departments, or public works and recreational facilities might have fewer than six cameras or be in isolated areas without access to a proper IDF – all environments that could benefit from the scalability and flexibility of SolidEDGE.
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*Hanwha has been recognized for Six Consecutive Years in the Annual ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Programs.
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