CONNECTICUT — Defense manufacturers can seek financial and technical help through a new state cybersecurity initiative intended to prepare suppliers for federal contracting requirements.
The Department of Economic and Community Development’s Office of Manufacturing announced the Defense Cybersecure Program October 29 with an initial $2 million. The Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, or CCAT, administers the program and its applications, vouchers and provider network.
CCAT says eligible defense manufacturers with fewer than 300 employees can apply. The state’s current program page lists matching assistance of up to $5,000 for a gap analysis and up to $50,000 for remediation. The separate $10,000 CMMC Level 2 certification award is marked on hold; CCAT says it is pending a Department of Defense determination.
The program combines funding with guidance and access to qualified cybersecurity providers. Its stated aim is to help businesses identify weaknesses, protect sensitive information and prepare for CMMC Level 2 requirements. Participation alone does not establish that a company is certified or guaranteed future contracts.
Non-defense manufacturers have a separate Cybersecurity Adoption Program. The state lists matching support of up to $5,000 for assessments and up to $25,000 for improvements through that program. Businesses should use the linked official application pages to check their eligibility and current terms.
This AI-prepared report draws on the state announcement and current state and CCAT program pages, rather than independent company interviews. The accompanying file photograph is used on CCAT’s official Center page; it shows an optical measurement demonstration, not a cybersecurity assessment or this program’s launch.