Security News > 2021 > August > Tech companies pledge to help toughen US cybersecurity in White House meeting
In a meeting with President Biden at the White House on Wednesday, Apple, Google, Microsoft and other companies announced their intentions to devote money and training toward strengthening U.S. cybersecurity.
As one step, the White House said that the National Institute of Standards and Technology will work with businesses to improve the security of the technology supply chain.
The initiative has already improved the cybersecurity of more than 150 electric utilities that serve 90 million Americans, according to the White House.
"Amazon's offer of free cybersecurity awareness training is a game changer, particularly for small to mid-sized businesses," said Jake Williams, co-founder and CTO at cybersecurity firm BreachQuest.
Whatcom Community College will provide security training to faculty and help students better move from college to a career in cybersecurity.
A White House meeting that induces major technology companies and other businesses to help beef up the nation's cybersecurity is certainly a promising development.
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