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About CISA

CISA works with partners to defend against today’s threats and collaborate to build a more secure and resilient infrastructure for the future.

CISA is the operational lead for federal cybersecurity and the national coordinator for critical infrastructure security and resilience. We are designed for collaboration and partnership. Learn about our layered mission to reduce risk to the nation’s cyber and physical infrastructure.

Mission

We lead the national effort to understand, manage, and reduce risk to our cyber and physical infrastructure.

Vision

A secure and resilient critical infrastructure for the American people.

What We Do

We connect our stakeholders in industry and government to each other and to resources, analyses, and tools to help them build their own cyber, communications, and physical security and resilience, in turn helping to ensure a secure and resilient infrastructure for the American people. 

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2022 Year In Review

The 2022 Year In Review highlights key examples of CISA’s work, including milestones and accomplishments as the Agency carried out its mission in 2022 and advanced strategic priorities to maintain a secure and resilient infrastructure for the nation.

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2023–2025 CISA Strategic Plan

The Strategic Plan is set against a risk landscape that encompasses an increasingly interconnected, global cyberspace in which the nation faces 24/7/365 asymmetric cyber threats with largescale, real-world impacts.

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Request a CISA Speaker

CISA leadership engages in speaking events and conferences. If you would like to request CISA to participate in a speaking engagement, you may fill out the CISA Speaker Request Form.

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CISA Services, Programs, and Tools

CISA develops a range of cyber and infrastructure security services, publications, and programs for federal government, SLTT governments, industry, small and medium businesses, educational institutions, and the American public.

CISA's Work 

We defend against the threats of today and secure against the risks of tomorrow in 5 critical areas that span the risk landscape: Cyber Supply Chain and 5G, Election Security, Soft Target Security, Federal Cybersecurity, and Industrial Control Systems.

Who We Are

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Cybersecurity Division

CISA's cybersecurity mission is to defend and secure cyberspace by leading national efforts to drive and enable effective national cyber defense, resilience of national critical functions, and a robust technology ecosystem.
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Emergency Communications Division

CISA's Emergency Communications Division (ECD) leads the nation’s public safety, national security, and emergency preparedness communications efforts to keep America safe, secure, and resilient. 
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Infrastructure Security Division

CISA’s Infrastructure Security Division (ISD) leads the national effort to secure critical infrastructure from all hazards by managing risk and enhancing resilience through collaboration with the critical infrastructure community. 
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Stakeholder Engagement Division

CISA’s Stakeholder Engagement Division (SED) coordinates stakeholder engagements and partnerships to support the agency’s efforts to reduce national risk.
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Integrated Operations Division

CISA's Integrated Operations Division (IOD) prepares, plans, and manages CISA operations and the delivery of CISA capabilities and services to support the defense and security of our Nation’s infrastructure.  
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National Risk Management Center

CISA works with government and industry to identify, analyze, prioritize, and manage the most significant strategic risks to the nation’s critical infrastructure.
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Mission Enabling Offices

As the CISA divisions focus on our operational mission, the Mission Enabling Offices focus on supporting the Divisions and the Agency at large with personnel, budget, logistics, and other vital operational support.
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Careers

CISA is always searching for diverse, talented, and highly motivated professionals to continue its mission of securing the nation's critical infrastructure.

Join Us

Being a part of the CISA workforce means being a part of a high visibility, high impact team, and a leader in the cyber and infrastructure space. I love being a part of an agency that can have the impact I want to see in the nation and the world.

Cindy
Cybersecurity Analyst
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At CISA, mental health, and well-being are a top priority. We have a lot of resources available to the workforce. We also have forums where the workforce can hear directly from leadership and from experts on a variety of topics that promote work/life.

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Leadership

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Director Jen Easterly
Director

Jen Easterly

Nitin Natarajan
Deputy Director

Nitin Natarajan

Brandon Wales
Executive Director

Brandon Wales

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Request a CISA Speaker

CISA maximizes its resources through unified, integrated, and cohesive stakeholder activities by engaging in speaking events and conferences. Submit your request for a CISA speaker today.

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