Final Rule: Procedures for Handling Protected Critical Infrastructure Information
Procedures for Handling Protected Critical Infrastructure Information
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Critical Infrastructure Information Act
The Critical Infrastructure Information Act of 2002 (CII Act) seeks to facilitate greater sharing of critical infrastructure information among the owners and operators of the critical infrastructures and government entities with infrastructure protection responsibilities, thereby reducing the nation’s vulnerability to terrorism.
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PNT Program
To address GPS vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure, S&T’s Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Program has a multi-pronged approach of conducting vulnerability and impact assessments, developing mitigations, exploring complementary timing technologies, and engaging with industry through outreach events and meetings.
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S&T Resilient PNT for Critical Infrastructure
Accurate position, navigation, and timing (PNT) is necessary for the functioning of many critical infrastructure sectors. Precision timing is one aspect that is particularly important, with one microsecond level or better synchronization often being required by numerous infrastructure systems, such as the electric grid, communication networks and financial institutions. Currently, the primary source of distributed and accurate timing information is through the Global Positioning System (GPS). However, GPS’ space-based signals are low-power and unencrypted, making them susceptible to both intentional and unintentional disruption.
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Written testimony of NPPD for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies hearing titled “Value of DHS’ Vulnerability Assessments in Protecting our Nation’s Critical Infrastructure”
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD) Office of Infrastructure Protection Assistant Secretary Caitlin Durkovich and NPPD Office of Cybersecurity and Communications Assistant Secretary Andy Ozment address the crucial role that Protective Security Advisors and Cybersecurity Advisors serve in furthering the DHS mission to enhance the security and resilience of the nation's critical infrastructure in an all hazards environment.
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Written testimony of NPPD for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency hearing titled “Oversight of Federal Efforts to Address Electromagnetic Risks”
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD) Office of Cyber and Infrastructure Analysis Director Brandon Wales addresses the threat posed by electromagnetic pulse events to the Nation and its critical infrastructure, including its cyber, communications, and electric-grid assets.
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Written testimony of TSA for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation Security hearing titled “Pipelines: Securing the Veins of the American Economy”
TSA Office of Security Policy and Industry Engagement Surface Division Director Sonya Proctor addresses TSA’s role in securing our Nation’s pipeline systems.
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Written testimony of NPPD for a House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management hearing titled “Blackout! Are we Prepared to Manage the Aftermath of a Cyber-Attack or Other Failure of
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD) Office of Infrastructure Protection Assistant Secretary Caitlin Durkovich addresses how the NPPD fulfills its responsibility to support the Federal government’s response to and recovery from all-hazards events, including the physical impacts of cyber incidents.
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Flood
The Flood Awareness applies new and emerging technologies to improve community resilience from flood disasters. Our goals are to reduce flood fatalities and property losses, as well as enhance community-wide resiliency to disruptive flood events.
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S&T NGCI Fact Sheet
The NGCI Apex project addresses challenges by providing the financial services sector with the technologies and tools to confront when advanced adversaries attack cyber systems and networks.