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CEO's from the biggest tech companies in the US met with President Biden on Wednesday to discuss "opportunities to bolster the nation's cybersecurity in partnership and individually," the White House said in a press release.
Following a spate of cyberattacks against various US companies, including the Colonial Pipeline, and JBS meats, Microsoft, Google, Amazon, IBM, and Apple all made pledges during the meeting to strengthen cybersecurity across the sector.
The White House says that Microsoft will "immediately" make $150 million in technical services available to help all levels of the US government upgrade its security protections. The company will also invest $20 billion over the next five years to "accelerate efforts to integrate cyber security by design and deliver advanced security solutions," according to a press release.
Microsoft is also partnering with community colleges and nonprofit organizations to provide cybersecurity training.
Google announced that it will help 100,000 Americans earn industry-level digital skills certificates that could lead to high-paying jobs in the tech industry. The company will also invest $10 billion over the next five years to help secure the software supply chain, expand zero-trust programs, and strengthen open-source security.
IBM will train 150,000 people in cybersecurity over the next three years while partner ..
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