Region 7: What We Do

Region 7’s Protective Security Advisors, Cybersecurity Advisors, Emergency Communications Division Coordinators, and other CISA personnel provide risk and risk mitigation advice; conduct outreach, assessments and inspections; and coordinate and deliver training and exercise support to CISA’s partners. 

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Advisors (CSAs) 

CSAs offer cybersecurity assistance to critical infrastructure owners and operators and state, local, tribal and territorial (SLTT) governments. CSAs introduce organizations to various CISA cybersecurity products and services, along with other public and private resources, and act as liaisons to CISA cyber programs. CSAs can provide cyber preparedness, assessments and protective resources, strategic messaging, working group support and leadership, partnership in public-private development, and incident coordination and support in times of cyber threat, disruption, and attack.     

Infrastructure Security 

Protective Security Advisors (PSAs) 

PSAs are trained subject matter experts in critical infrastructure protection and vulnerability mitigation. They facilitate local field activities in coordination with other Department of Homeland Security offices. They also advise and assist state, local, and private sector officials and critical infrastructure facility owners and operators.  

Emergency Communications

Emergency Communication Coordinators (ECCs)

ECCs support emergency communications interoperability by offering training, tools, workshops, and regional support. These services assist CISA stakeholders in ensuring they have communications during steady state and emergency operations. Through these programs, CISA assists emergency preparedness communities seamlessly and securely communicate, ensuring public safety and national security.