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Critical Infrastructure

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Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on the Biden-Harris Administration’s New National Security Memorandum on Critical Infrastructure

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas issued the following statement on the National Security Memorandum (NSM) to secure and enhance the resilience of U.S. critical infrastructure, signed by President Biden.

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Safety and Security Guidelines for Critical Infrastructure Owners and Operators

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was tasked in Executive Order 14110: Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence to develop safety and security guidelines for use by critical infrastructure owners and operators.

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DHS and DG CONNECT Announce Initiative Comparing Cyber Incident Reporting to Better Align Transatlantic Approaches

DHS and European Commission’s Directorate General for Communications, Networks, Content, and Technology (DG CONNECT) announced an initiative to compare cyber incident reporting elements that will inform cyber incident reporting requirements by the US and EU.

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Comparative Assessment of the DHS Harmonization of Cyber Incident Reporting to the Federal Government Report and the Rules on Incident Reporting in the EU Directive on Measures for a High Common Level of Cybersecurity Across the Union (NIS 2 Directive)

To inform the ongoing implementation of CIRCIA and the NIS 2 Directive by the respective authorities and to support entities active in multiple jurisdictions in their efforts to respond to cyber incidents, DHS and DG CONNECT are publishing the present joint report that identifies the main similarities and divergences in the DHS Report’s recommendations and the NIS 2 Directive.

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DHS Safety and Security Resources for Health Care Providers, Including Pharmacies

DHS has several resources available to support healthcare providers, including pharmacies, to prevent and defend against threats to both physical and cyber infrastructure.

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FACT SHEET: DHS Moves to Improve Supply Chain Resilience and Cybersecurity Within Our Maritime Critical Infrastructure

DHS and the Biden-Harris Administration are taking new actions to protect American maritime critical infrastructure, bolster port cybersecurity, and improve supply chain resilience. 

 

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Communications and Cyber Resiliency

Operational assurance in an increasingly digitally-integrated environment requires resiliency across data, software, hardware and communications networks. DHS operations are often conducted in challenging, congested and contested environments across cyber and electromagnetic domains.

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Supply Chain Resilience Center

The DHS Supply Chain Resilience Center (SCRC) leverages DHS programs and authorities to enhance the resilience of supply chains which are crucial for homeland security.

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Protecting Our Critical Infrastructure During Uncertain Times

Commemorating Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month with updates on related S&T research and development efforts and innovative technology solutions.

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Technologically Speaking Podcast Launches New Infrastructure-Focused Season

DHS S&T marks the start of Infrastructure Security and Resiliency Month with the launch of a brand new season of the Technologically Speaking Podcast.