marks<\/a> one of the state\u2019s largest cybersecurity expenditures. The funding underscores Texas\u2019 push to lead national efforts in protecting critical infrastructure from cyberattacks and electromagnetic threats. The initiative arrives amid concerns about vulnerabilities in power grids and military systems.<\/p>\n\u201cThis $149 million investment in cybersecurity will ensure that our state\u2019s critical infrastructure systems are capable of withstanding attacks from hostile foreign adversaries,\u201d Abbott said in a news release.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe researchers at Texas Tech lead the nation in safeguarding critical infrastructure from hackers and hostile foreign actors. Through initiatives like the Texas Cyber Command and investments into the safety and security of our state, Texas is on the path to be a national leader in cybersecurity,\u201d he continued.<\/p>\n
The EMP testing facility will evaluate how electromagnetic pulses could damage essential systems. These include electric grids, water utilities, communications networks, and military assets.<\/p>\n
Texas Tech will partner with all three military branches and federal agencies. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Department of Energy will collaborate on the research.<\/p>\n
House Speaker Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock) praised the university\u2019s national security research capabilities.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis investment strengthens that momentum, expanding cutting-edge initiatives at Reese National Security Complex to better protect our critical infrastructure and strengthen our nation\u2019s defense capabilities,\u201d Burrows said.<\/p>\n
The project will create workforce development opportunities in West Texas. Sen. Charles Perry (R-Lubbock) emphasized the region\u2019s strategic importance for national defense research.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis investment cements Texas Tech\u2019s role as a national leader in protecting our critical infrastructure from emerging threats,\u201d Perry said. \u201cLubbock has long been a place where hard work and innovation meet, and this EMP testing site positions West Texas at the forefront of defending our electric grid, water systems, and military assets.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Governor\u2019s Public Safety Office<\/a> manages state and federal grants for security threats. The agency coordinates with partners at all levels of government to protect Texas\u2019 infrastructure and economic interests.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Texas Tech University will receive $149 million to build an electromagnetic pulse testing site and bolster cybersecurity defenses,…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":175052,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[17242,70644,70392,70646,392,168,170,169,70397,70645,27,70643,375],"class_list":{"0":"post-175051","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-lubbock","8":"tag-charles-perry","9":"tag-critical-infrastructure","10":"tag-electromagnetic-pulse","11":"tag-governors-public-safety-office","12":"tag-greg-abbott","13":"tag-lubbock","14":"tag-lubbock-headlines","15":"tag-lubbock-news","16":"tag-public-safety-office","17":"tag-security-threats","18":"tag-texas","19":"tag-texas-tech-university-campus","20":"tag-west-texas"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/175051","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=175051"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/175051\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/175052"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=175051"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=175051"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=175051"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}