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Cyber Storm 2020 Fact Sheet

Cyber Storm is the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) national-level cyber exercise that brings together the public and private sector to simulate response to a cyber crisis impacting the nation’s critical infrastructure. The exercise is designed to assess cybersecurity preparedness and examine incident response processes, procedures, and information sharing.

Cyber Storm 2020

Cyber Storm is the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) national-level cyber exercise that brings together the public and private sector to simulate response to a cyber crisis impacting the nation’s critical infrastructure. The exercise is designed to assess cybersecurity preparedness and examine incident response processes, procedures, and information sharing.

Resources

Through collaboration with emergency responders and policy makers across all levels of government, SAFECOM and the National Council of Statewide Interoperability Coordinators (NCSWIC) work to improve multi-jurisdictional and intergovernmental communications interoperability.

Funding Resources

The resources in this section identify funding solutions to maintain interoperable networks.

Technology

Technology is a critical tool for improving interoperability that should meet the needs of practitioners on the front lines and should address regional needs, existing infrastructure, cost verses benefits, and sustainability. The resources below provide examples of the technology currently used in the public safety environment.

Training and Exercises

Implementing effective training and exercise programs to practice communications interoperability is essential for ensuring that the technology works and responders are able to effectively communicate during emergencies.

Planning

In addition to the five elements of the Interoperability Continuum, planning is a major factor for interoperable communications. The documents in this section include resources about the National Emergency Communications Plan, education and outreach programs, and maintaining awareness of the specific issues and barriers that affect interoperability communications.

SOPs

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are formal, written guidelines or instructions for incident response that typically have both operational and technical components

Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM)

As communications and information sharing technologies advance, the public safety community faces an increasing amount of Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) challenges.

Communications Unit

The Joint SAFECOM – National Council of Statewide Interoperability Coordinators (NCSWIC) Communications Unit Working Group was stood up to better understand present governance models and best practices within the Communications Unit environment. The working group also address communications interoperability concerns across agencies, states, and organizations.

SAFECOM Nationwide Survey

The SNS is a nationwide data collection effort to obtain actionable and critical data that drives our nation’s emergency communication policies, programs, and funding.

Field Operations Guides

The Field Operations Guides are technical references for emergency communications planning and for radio technicians responsible for radios that will be used in emergency responses.

Interoperability

Technology is a critical tool for improving interoperability that should meet the needs of practitioners on the front lines and should address regional needs, existing infrastructure, cost verses benefits, and sustainability. The resources below provide interoperability examples of the technology currently used in the public safety environment.

Interoperable Communications Technical Assistance Program Resources

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Interoperable Communications Technical Assistance Program (ICTAP) provides all 56 states and territories with on-site Technical Assistance (TA) services at no cost. 
Last Updated Date: April 6, 2020
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