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www.oregoninfragard.org. Overview. Critical Infrastructures Presidential Decision Directive 63 The National InfraGard Program Our Local Chapter Oregoninfragard.org An Infragard Case Cyber Crime Issues. Critical Infrastructures.

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  1. www.oregoninfragard.org

  2. Overview • Critical Infrastructures • Presidential Decision Directive 63 • The National InfraGard Program • Our Local Chapter • Oregoninfragard.org • An Infragard Case • Cyber Crime Issues

  3. Critical Infrastructures Services so vital that their incapacity or destruction would have a debilitating impact on the defense or economic security of the United States. - Executive Order 13010

  4. Sectors Expanded • General • Agriculture • Banking and Finance • Chemical • Defense Industrial Base • Emergency Services • Energy • Food • Government • Information and Telecommunications • Postal and Shipping • Public Health • Transportation and Port Facilities • Water

  5. Why InfraGard? • Presidential Decision Directive 63 • Vulnerability information not always being shared by owners and operators • Cyber & physical Infrastructure expertise is identified and enhanced • Relationships are established between private industry and government agencies

  6. INFRAGARD • Dedicated to increasing the security of the critical infrastructures of the United States of America. • Purpose & Objective: “To increase security of the US infrastructures through ongoing exchanges of information relevant to infrastructure protection and through education, outreach & similar efforts to increase awareness of infrastructure protection issues.”

  7. INFRAGARD (Continued) • Goal: “Enable information flow so that the owners and operators of infrastructures can better protect themselves and so the US Government can better discharge it’s law enforcement and national security objectives.”

  8. Membership • Interest in infrastructure protection • Commitment to participate and assist other members • Pledge to maintain sensitive information as confidential • Signing of membership agreements

  9. Forum for members to communicate Prompt dissemination of threat warnings Help in protecting computer systems Education and training on infrastructure vulnerabilities A community that shares information in a trusted environment Membership Benefits

  10. InfraGard Services • Chapter Activities • Secure Web Site • Alert Network • Help Desk

  11. Chapter Activities • Members establish relationships with others interested in Infrastructure Protection • Chapter committees are formed to focus on local issues • Seminars, conferences, and training sessions are offered

  12. Secure Web Site Features • Real-time information on infrastructure protection • Infrastructure-related information • Chapter information • Chat and conference capability • Links to other security sites • Archives of intrusion incidents • Original research on security issues

  13. Alert Network • Member sends an encrypted message to the FBI via E-mail • FBI distributes sanitized • description to other • members • FBI analyzes incident • Trends identified and reported • Investigation opened if • appropriate

  14. A Membership Alliance Oregon Chapter of InfraGard • Quarterly Chapter Meetings • Next Meeting September 2006 – Wireless Security • Membership Alliance – Incorporated as a Non-Profit • Separate from any government entity • Own Board of Directors • Designed to better meet the needs of the local community • Sponsorship and donations allow for better service to the membership • Rental space for meetings, meeting materials, quality speakers

  15. www.oregoninfragard.org The Oregon Chapter of InfraGard Website… www.oregoninfragard.com www.oregoninfragard.net

  16. Links to the website’s many features • Our Mission Statement • The InfraGard Board Members • Member Sign Up Form • Benefits of Membership • History of InfraGard • Online Forum

  17. Quick Links to other Features • Homeland Security Homepage • Current National Membership • A List of All InfraGard Chapters • NIPC Homepage • Our Oregon InfraGard Incident Report (under construction) • The FBI Homepage

  18. How to Contact Us • Our Mailing Address • Email Address • Phone Numbers

  19. Current Homeland Security Advisory Level

  20. Up-to-date News And Announcements From the Oregon Chapter

  21. A Place for New Members to Join

  22. Web Site Help • Visit the “Ask Tech Support” Forum Online • Or Call SA Phil R. Slinkard at 503.528.3344

  23. InfraGard Case Referral 540,000 Volts

  24. 540,000 Volts… • October 20, 2003 • A man is seen with a large ratchet wrench removing bolts from a transmission tower in Klamath County, Oregon • 7 Bolts of the 11 Bolts are removed • Man flees in a pickup truck once he is spotted

  25. 540,000 Volts… • Tower Remains Standing • The InfraGard Program is contacted • InfraGard alerts state and local authorities • InfraGard Contacts Power Transmission Companies • Coordination is begun with the Electricity Sector – Information Sharing & Analysis (ES-ISAC) • Further information sharing with authorities in Washington, Idaho, Oregon and California

  26. 540,000 Volts… • A comprehensive search of transmission towers begins • Several other towers found sabotaged • Towers located in Washington, Oregon and California

  27. 540,000 Volts… • ES-ISAC issues several reports and holds several industry conference calls to alert officials of the developing incidents. • Suggested protective measures issued by InfraGard and ES-ISAC • Quick actions resulted in no loss of towers or transmission capabilities

  28. Michael Devlyn Poulin “I guess I’m trying to alert the fact that you don’t throw stones from glass houses”

  29. Michael Devlyn Poulin 27 Months in Prison $37,000 in Restitution

  30. Conclusion The threats to our nation’s infrastructures are real and growing There is a need for a greater alliance between public and private sectors Cooperation and information sharing will enhance an effective response

  31. www.oregoninfragard.org

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