Resilient Cyber Defense in the Age of OBBBA and Budget Cuts

Learning Objectives

• Explain how OBBBA and reduced federal programs are impacting cybersecurity readiness in healthcare and local government
• Identify cost-effective strategies to mitigate ransomware and supply-chain risks amid budget constraints
• Describe approaches for building partnerships and regional collaborations to strengthen cyber resilience

Overview

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) has triggered sweeping financial changes that are reshaping cybersecurity readiness across healthcare and local government sectors. Federal support for cyber defense is shrinking, with agencies like CISA reducing staff and scaling back programs that once helped hospitals maintain security. The transition of services such as MS-ISAC—from free threat monitoring and alerts to paid membership—and the shutdown of collaborative forums like CIPAC have created critical gaps in information sharing and threat intelligence. Coupled with financial strain from reduced reimbursements, these changes leave hospitals and local governments increasingly vulnerable to ransomware and supply-chain attacks—threats that can disrupt patient care and cause severe operational and financial consequences.

This session will highlight practical, cost effective cybersecurity strategies to help organizations maintain resilience amid reduced federal programs and OBBBA driven financial constraints.