Critical Infrastructure Exercises
CISA conducts cyber and physical exercises with Federal, State, Local, Tribal, Territorial, private sector, and international partners to enhance security and resilience of critical infrastructure.
training and exercises
CISA Leads Full Scale Emergency Response Exercise in Hershey, Pennsylvania
Participants Include Derry Township Police Department, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts
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Last Published Date: March 31, 2020
NCSWIC PTE Committee In-Person Meeting
The NCSWIC PTE Committee met in Boise, Idaho, for two days (April 9-10, 2019) to discuss the COMM-X Portal, exercises-in-a-box templates, and outreach products. Participants also toured the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC).
RBPS 11 - Training
RBPS 11 - Training is the performance standard that addresses security and response training, exercises, and drills to identify and respond to suspicious behavior and malevolent acts by insiders or intruders.
Training and Exercises Documents
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.
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.
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 2014 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 componentsIdentity, 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
Protective Security Advisors
Since 2004, the Department has maintained robust infrastructure protection field operations through the Protective Security Advisor (PSA) program. PSAs are trained critical infrastructure protection and vulnerability mitigation subject matter experts. They advise and assist state, local, and private sector officials and critical infrastructure facility owners and operators.