Critical information infrastructure protection ciip. Critical information infrastructure protection ciip is a complex but important topic. Department of justices global justice information sharing initiatives global baseline capabilities for state and major urban area. The publications range in topics from shared critical infrastructure functions and vulnerabilities, to posse comitatus and the militarys role in disaster relief, to privacy and security. Numerous officials within the public and private sectors of the united states have been actively promoting and applying critical infrastructure. This white paper explains key elements of the clinton administrations policy on critical infrastructure protection. Critical infrastr ucture came of age in the era when the internet seemed to have upended all rules. They are designed to aid ownersoperators of ci in their discussions with jurisdictions. Why is a critical infrastructure information protection policy needed. Critical information infrastructures protection approaches. Coordinate and manage critical infrastructure protection definition.
Critical infrastructure protection requirements exhibit 1. Guidelines for the protection of national critical. Critical information infrastructure protection tno. Critical information infrastructure protection ciip is a key priority in most of these strategies 15 out of 20 have an objective to protect the national critical infrastructure 1. Structure of critical infrastructure protection there are two universal statements that can be made regarding the protection of critical infrastructures all over the world. Protecting americas critical infrastructures fact sheet this presidential directive builds on the recommendations of the presidents commission on. Critical infrastructure security and resilience, which explicitly calls for an update to the national infrastructure protection plan nipp. This update is informed by signiicant evolution in the critical infrastructure risk, policy, and operating environments, as well as experience gained and lessons learned since the nipp was last issued in 2009. Requirements and challenges for the 21st century, in international journal of critical infrastructure protection ijcip, vol. The european programme for critical infrastructure protection epcip is a framework under which various measures together aim to improve the protection of critical infrastructure in the eu. Definitions ci system coordinator the minister managing the governmental administration department, responsible for the system of critical infrastructure, coordinating activities. The national infrastructure protection plans critical infrastructure risk management framework 9 figure 2. International journal of critical infrastructure protection.
Critical infrastructure protection cip is not an end state, but a continuous process of managing risk to improve security and resiliency. Prepared by sandia national laboratories albuquerque, new mexico 87185 and livermore, california 94550. Ios press ebooks critical infrastructure protection. The nipp provides an overall framework for programs and activities that are currently underway in the various.
The cip work group will coordinate with other homeland security regions to assist owneroperators in effectively. Cybersecurity and critical infrastructure protection james a. Critical infrastructure protection entails all the activities, including preventionmitigation, preparedness, response and recovery, directed at enhancing the resilience of people, systems and physical infrastructure associated with the operations of those critical infrastructure sectors and their provision of essential goods and services. Three elements of homeland security risks related to infrastructure protection 9 figure 3. The ability to protect the critical infrastructure and key resources cikr of the united states is vital to our national security, public health and safety, economic. But it is not just about terrorism environmental hazards, industrial accidents and sabotage deliberate and consequential which includes terrorism all play a role. National infrastructure protection plan without appendices. With several critical infrastructure protection approaches available, the question of how. Region 6 critical infrastructure protection plan page iv the cip work groups mission is to identify critical infrastructure in the region, establish priorities, and provide appropriate resources to protect those assets. One such challenge is to ensure that societal functions and infrastructure that are of par. The aim of the australian governments critical infrastructure resilience strategy is the. Critical infrastructures, protection and resilience.
Critical infrastructure sectors and their sectorspecific agencies as defined in presidential policy directive21 and the 20 national. Goss tue, september 23, 2014 on 30 july 2014, the federal emergency management agency fema released the national protection framework, the last in a series of five frameworks. National guidelines for protecting critical infrastructure. Critical infrastructure protection ii mauricio papa springer. National infrastructure protection plan homeland security.
Download critical information infrastructure protection ciip. The presidents critical infrastructure protection board was established by executive order 231 of october 16, 2001. Action plan for the protection of vital societal functions. Agencies presidents critical infrastructure protection. Nerc critical infrastructure protection exhibit 31612. The issue of critical infrastructure protection cip against the current threat of terrorist attack continues to feature prominently. To address this threat, the government of india has notified the national critical information infrastructure protection centre nciipc as the nodal agency vide gazette of. It relects changes in the critical infrastructure risk, policy, and oper ating environments and is informed by the need to integrate the cyber, physical, and human elements of critical infrastructure. Protecting and ensuring the continuity of operation of critical infrastructure assets are vital to national security, public health and safety, economic vitality, and societal wellbeing. Cybersecurity was, at the end of the 1990s, the dominant theme in policy documents and public discussions of critical infrastructure protection.
Critical infrastructure protection in latin america and the caribbean. Critical infrastructure protection npcc 2003 general meeting ltfist was originally tfemt lchanged the task force name and scope ltfist task force infrastructure security and technology lparticipants with responsibilities in cyber, physical and operational aspects of security are required northeast power coordinating council. The office of critical infrastructure protection and emergency preparedness ocipep has taken over the function of national strategy and coordination organ. The items below are provided as resources for critical infrastructure protection cip compliance monitoring engagements and implementation of the cip standards. Critical infrastructure definition according to the department of homeland security, critical infrastructure and key resources cikr is an umbrella term referring to the assets of the united states that are essential to the nations security, public health and safety, economic vitality, and way of life. However the approach each country takes on the topic is. The nipp lays out the plan for setting requirements for infrastructure protection, which will help ensure our government. The purpose of the board was to assist and support the director of omb in this function and shall be reasonably cognizant of programs related to security of department and agency information systems. Critical infrastructure protection ii describes original research results and. If contractor fails to comply with the provisions of these critical infrastructure protection requirements, edison shall have the right to terminate the agreement pursuant to the term and termination section of the terms and conditions section 15 in the. It is intended for dissemination to all interested parties in both the private and public sectors.
Infrastructure protection protecting europe from large scale. Critical infrastructure protection acknowledgements funding for the state officials guideseries is provided in part by the council of state governments 21st century fund. This guidance supports critical infrastructure employers in identifying and managing their workforce, while fostering alignment and harmonization across sectors. Unless instructed otherwise by edison, contractor must also comply with the requirements of these critical infrastructure protection requirements if any of the following circumstances apply. National strategy for critical infrastructure protection cip. Modern society creates new challenges for emergency management. The international journal of critical infrastructure protection ijcip was launched in 2008, with the primary aim of publishing scholarly papers of the highest quality in all areas of critical infrastructure protection. Critical information infrastructure protection ciip publication. Critical information infrastructure protection eurlex. Definitions and abbreviations used in the document 1.
Cybersecurity and critical infrastructure protection james. Pdf critical infrastructures, protection and resilience. Information on the technical feasibility exception tfe process is also included below. Critical infrastructure in polish national risk assessment. Critical infrastructure protection ppppolicy in the eu. Government professional education institutions, such as the national defense university and the. These measures include the establishment of the european reference network for critical infrastructure protection erncip, coordinated by the jrc. Nevadas approach to critical infrastructure protection. National risk assessment, critical infrastructure protection, risk identification, risk analysis, risk evaluation abstract polish national risk assessment is produced every two years to identify, analyse and evaluate all risks which can cause a significant harm to the national security. Critical infrastructures protection act of 2001 2001. Therefore, ensuring the protection of this infrastructure is a key function of securityrelated preparedness measures taken by industry and government agencies. Of particular interest are articles that weave science, technology, law and policy to craft sophisticated yet practical. Sandia is a multiprogram laboratory operated by sandia corporation, a lockheed martin company, for the united states department of energys. State officials guide to council of state governments.
European programme for critical infrastructure protection epcip. Protecting americas critical infrastructures fact sheet this presidential directive builds on the recommendations of the presidents commission on critical infrastructure protection. Protection of critical information infrastructure cii is of paramount concern to governments worldwide. While effective critical infrastructure protection is a constantly evolving, ongoing process, it must be grounded in trusted collaboration, which involves all key stakeholders working together, and information sharing, where information regarding threats and incidents is openly and voluntarily. Best practices for critical information infrastructure protection ciip. Analysis of security challenges that are unique or common to the various infrastructure sectors. There are 16 critical infrastructure sectors whose assets, systems, and networks, whether physical or virtual, are considered so vital that their incapacitation or destruction would have a debilitating effect on security, national economic security, national public health or safety, or any combination thereof. Identified risks include natural disasters, major accidents. Also, it highlights the importance of weaving science, technology and policy in crafting sophisticated, yet practical, solutions that will help secure information, computer and. The 21st century fund is an internal foundation operating within the councils 501c3 organization. The canadian department of national defence plays a prominent role in the matter of critical infrastructure protection. The national infrastructure protection plan nipp provides the unifying structure for the integration of critical infrastructure and key resources cikr protection into a single national program.
Guide to critical infrastructure protection cyber vulnerability assessment. The national guidelines for protecting critical infrastructure ci from terrorism the guidelines provide a framework for a national, consistent approach on the protection of ci from terrorism for the australian, state and territory governments and business. Protected critical infrastructure information pcii law enforcement sensitive. Risk assessment methodologies for critical infrastructure. A nation in which physical and cyber critical infrastructure remain secure and resilient, with.
Critical infrastructure protection cip solutions for energy, utilities, and communications companies water supply, cip is geared toward public water systems reliant on reservoirs, dams, wells, and aquifers, as well as treatment facilities, pumping stations, aqueducts, and transmission pipelines. Critical information infrastructure protection ciip is a key priority in most of. Patricia ladnier is a management and program analyst with the u. To address this threat, the government of india has notified the national critical information infrastructure protection centre nciipc as the nodal agency vide gazette of india notification on 16 th january 2014. Critical infrastructure protection in homeland security. The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to. The critical infrastructure protection cip capability enables public and private entities to identify, assess, prioritize, and protect critical infrastructure and key resources so they can detect, prevent, deter, devalue, and mitigate deliberate efforts to destroy, incapacitate, or exploit the nations critical. To ensure security, traditional measures include cctv cameras and patrols, but night surveillance requires additional surveillance equipment. While countries design and implement cip programs differently, there are capabilities and functions that are common to most cip effortsa set of. Agencies presidents critical infrastructure protection board. On april 2, 2020, the government released guidance on essential services and functions in canada during the covid19 pandemic. Starting from the existing eu framework, a comparison is drawn with some nato approaches in critical infrastructure protection policy.
Protecting americas critical infrastructures fact sheet open pdf 19 kb alternate title. In addition to contractors obligations under the terms and conditions. A bill to establish a national competence for critical infrastructure protection, and for other purposes. More resilient critical infrastructure will also help to achieve the continued provision of essential services provided by critical infrastructure to businesses, governments. Critical information infrastructures protection approaches in eu. The national critical infrastructure protection programme.
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