More Than 5,000 SLTT Organizations Join Member-Funded MS-ISAC
Summary
Following the end of federal funding for SLTT cybersecurity efforts through MS-ISAC in 2025, more than 5,000 organizations have joined its member-funded model, while legacy members can stay connected through MS-ISAC Connect.
Key points
- Federal funding for U.S. SLTT cybersecurity efforts through MS-ISAC ended in 2025, prompting a transition to a member-funded model.
- More than 5,000 SLTT organizations have joined the new model.
- Statewide memberships extend funded membership eligibility to more than 25,000 local governments and agencies.
- More than 18,000 legacy members can remain connected through the MS-ISAC Connect program and may rejoin later.
Article Details
- Event Type
- Transition of the MS-ISAC from a federally funded model to a member-funded model
- Impact
- More than 5,000 U.S. SLTT organizations joined the member-funded model, and statewide memberships extend funded membership eligibility to more than 25,000 local governments and agencies. More than 18,000 legacy members can remain connected through the MS-ISAC Connect program. The article describes the transition as supporting continued collaboration and protection of government systems and critical public services.