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InfraGard A Partnership for Protection An Introduction…

InfraGard A Partnership for Protection An Introduction…. Who are we…. IMA Rochester Chapter (InfraGard Members Alliance) John D. Heaney, Chapter President Special Agent Joseph McArdle FBI. InfraGard Beginnings.

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InfraGard A Partnership for Protection An Introduction…

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  1. InfraGardA Partnership for ProtectionAn Introduction…

  2. Who are we… IMA Rochester Chapter (InfraGard Members Alliance) John D. Heaney, Chapter President Special Agent Joseph McArdle FBI

  3. InfraGard Beginnings InfraGard is a program of the Federal Bureau of Investigation that began in the Cleveland Field Office in 1996. It was a local effort to gain support from the information technology industry and academia for the FBI’s investigative efforts in the cyber arena. The program expanded to other FBI Field Offices, and in 1998 the FBI assigned national program responsibility for InfraGard to the former National Infrastructure Protection Center (NIPC), and to the Cyber Division in 2003.

  4. InfraGard Evolution… A change in the structure of InfraGard membership (adopted in June 2004 at the InfraGard National Congress in Wash, DC) defines an InfraGard Chapter as being the combination of the sponsoring FBI Field Office and the members of InfraGard, known as an InfraGard Members Alliance...

  5. InfraGard “ A cooperative undertaking between the U.S. Government (the FBI) and an association of businesses, academic institutions, state and local law enforcement agencies, and other participants dedicated to increasing the security of United States critical infrastructures. “

  6. Protecting our Nation’sCritical Infrastructures “ Services so vital that their incapacity or destruction would have a debilitating impact on the defense or economic security of the United States. ”

  7. Electrical Energy Telecommunications Banking & Finance Gas & Oil Storage & Distribution Water Supply Transportation Emergency Services Government Operations Pharmaceuticals Food Packaging Manufacturing Chemical Industry Critical Infrastructures

  8. InfraGard • Improves information-sharing and cooperation between government and private industry • Establishes meaningful liaisons at all levels of law enforcement and private sector • Provides threat information to InfraGard membership via the FBI and DHS • Encourages private sector cooperation with law enforcement on computer crime & other investigations.

  9. Threat warnings Analytical Products Networking opportunities Improve computer security Convenient way to report incidents Build relationship with local FBI Intrusion alert network Secure Website Reports of incidents by members are protected Committees focus on member concerns Seminars/training Chapter meetings InfraGardBenefits & Features

  10. Building the Partnership Government • Protect self against Attacks • Report Attacks •Collect info about Tools • Collect info about Organizations • Collect info about Intent • Provide info about Tools • Issue warnings about Organization intent • Lead R&D to develop Countermeasures Private Sector

  11. National InfraGard Initiatives • Public Website • www.infragard.net • Secure site -Accessible to InfraGard members via VPN • CyperCop Portal Access • Annual InfraGard Congress and Conference • For FBI Coordinators, InfraGard Chapter Delegates and Membership

  12. Sample Advisory

  13. Sample Bulletin

  14. So, What is InfraGard again? • An association of individuals, businesses, academic institutions, and state and local government offices supported by the FBI. • Goal: Enable exchange of information so that the Critical Infrastructure can be better protected and U.S. government can better discharge its law enforcement and national security responsibilities • 13,000+ members nationwide

  15. “The terrorist enemy that we face is highly determined, patient, and adaptive. In confronting this threat, protecting our critical infrastructures and key assets represents an enormous challenge. We must remain united in our resolve, tenacious in our approach, and harmonious in our actions to overcome this challenge and secure the foundations of our Nation and way of life.”

  16. InfraGard Membership encompasses all infrastructures • Public Meetings held quarterly • Public & Private Website & CyberCop Portal • Join us at: http://www.infragard.net • Membership is free and the benefits to you and your community are many!

  17. Thank You…Questions?

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