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InfraGard

InfraGard. A Government and Private Sector Alliance. Information sharing begins with human relationships – people talking with people whom they trust. InfraGard.

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InfraGard

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  1. InfraGard A Government and Private Sector Alliance Information sharing begins with human relationships – people talking with people whom they trust.

  2. InfraGard A public/private information sharing program established to protect our nation’s critical infrastructures from both physical and cyber threats.

  3. Purpose • Provide opportunity to exchange ideas, information and security practices between industry, government and academia. • Provide members with timely threat advisories, alerts and warnings • Host regular Chapter meetings w/Member presentations

  4. Purpose (Continued) • Host seminars and conferences on infrastructure protection • Facilitate information security awareness and education campaigns for members and non-members

  5. Banking Chemical Communication Defense Nuclear Education Emergency & Health Services Energy Entertainment Food & Agriculture Government Information Technology Transportation Water Commercial Facilities Los Angeles Chapter Sectors

  6. Member Eligibility • Resident in the State of California • Interested in infrastructure protection • Completed application, which includes FBI screening

  7. InfraGard Secure Website • What’s New • Sector News • Chapter News • Discussion Groups • Related Links • Archives & Research • Contact/Feedback

  8. The Alert Network • Mechanism to voluntarily notify the FBI in the event of a physical or cyber attack. When a members determines that a report is appropriate, use encryption technology to send two descriptions of the incident. • Sanitized (does not identify the victim) & Detailed (to be used by the FBI for investigation)

  9. 2-Way Information Sharing • Information from key FBI squads or task forces can be modified and shared with InfraGard members • Information provided by InfraGard members to the FBI is shared with appropriate squads, Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF), and Terrorist Early Warning Group (TEWG)

  10. 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 FBI Agent Sector Representative Membership Benefits

  11. More Reasons To Join • Low cost; • You determine your level of participation (Passive – Active – Leadership Role) • You will have an FBI agent sector representative who you will be able to call for help; • SO, WHY NOT JOIN NOW?

  12. Conclusion The threat to our critical infrastructure is 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 The Bad Guys ARE cooperating, and sharing information – We’d better START!

  13. CATITAN Los Angeles Alert Network Sends Alerts to Law Enforcement and Private sector. Has 2-way sharing capabilities www.catitan.org

  14. For more information: www.infragard.net Special Agent Regina Miles InfraGard Coordinator Federal Bureau of Investigation 11000 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1100 Los Angeles, CA 90024 (310) 996-4110 rmiles@catitan.org

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