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title: US Government Commits $3.6 Million To Address Cybersecurity Skill Shortage
description: "Cointelegraph: The United States National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) said it awarded cooperative agreements of almost $3.6 million, aiming to build a workforce to help guard businesses against cybersecurity risks. "
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# [US Government Commits $3.6 Million To Address Cybersecurity Skill Shortage](https://www.castlehalldiligence.com/cyber-news/us-government-commits-3.6-million-to-address-cybersecurity-skill-shortage)

 Written by [Cybersecurity](https://www.castlehalldiligence.com/cyber-news/author/cybersecurity) | Apr 5, 2024 1:11:48 PM

#### *2024-04-04*

*Cointelegraph:* The United States National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) said it awarded cooperative agreements of almost $3.6 million, aiming to build a workforce to help guard businesses against cybersecurity risks. 

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