The Federal Communications Commission is accepting applications for the Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program.

Schools, libraries, and regional or statewide groups of schools or libraries may apply to participate in this three-year, $200 million program, so long as they meet the E-Rate program’s eligibility requirements.

Applicants may seek reimbursement under this program for a variety of cybersecurity services and equipment, subject to an overall cap. Eligible services and equipment include: advanced/next generation firewalls; endpoint protection; identity protection and authentication; and monitoring, detection and response.

The application period is open through Nov. 1.

For more information, visit www.fcc.gov/cybersecurity-pilot-program.

For more information about the MassCyberCenter, visit MassCyberCenter.org.

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