Small businesses could get better cybersecurity support from the federal government under a new bill from a bipartisan Senate duo. Introduced last week, the Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Evaluation Act (S.5291) is a companion to H.R. “Small businesses are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals, but too many owners don’t know where to turn for help,” said Young, who serves with Schiff on the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee. “When small businesses are better protected, they can spend less time responding to cyberattacks and more time creating jobs and growing our economy.” The department recently paused that program to review it and address concerns from small businesses that claim its requirements are too costly and burdensome.