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Secretary

Refers to the Secretary of Agriculture, the head of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)

An agency within the U.S. Department of Agriculture that funds research, education, and extension activities in food and agricultural sciences.

Cooperative agreements

A type of financial assistance instrument used by federal agencies to transfer money or property to an eligible recipient to carry out a public purpose of support or stimulation authorized by law. Unlike grants, a cooperative agreement includes substantial involvement from the federal agency during the project.

Eligible entity

A college or university that has programs in food and agriculture sciences and cybersecurity, and coordinates with regional industry partners and other stakeholders.

Testbeds

Controlled environments or platforms used to test and evaluate new technologies, tools, or systems, in this case, cybersecurity solutions for agriculture, before widespread deployment.

Cybersecurity situational awareness systems

Systems designed to monitor, detect, and understand cybersecurity threats, intrusions, and unusual activities in real-time, providing a clear picture of the current security state.