2020 Chemical Security Seminars Agenda
View the agenda for the 2020 Chemical Security Seminars virtual event.
First Responders
Secure Chemicals Pandemic
Operational security measures at facilities that manufacture, store, distribute, or use hazardous chemicals may be impacted during a pandemic, so it is important to ensure facilities are prepared for and remain diligent in order to secure those chemicals.
CISA to Oversee CVE Numbering Authorities for Industrial Control Systems and Medical Devices
The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE®) Program announced today it is granting authority to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) for managing the assignment of CVE Identifiers (IDs) for the CVE Program.
Last Published Date: September 15, 2020
Quaternary Ammonium Disinfectant Product Alternatives Fact Sheet
This fact sheet provides information that disinfectant users can review and reference to compare types of disinfectants and make informed decisions about potential disinfectant alternatives.
CISA Director Krebs Statement on the 25th Anniversary of the Oklahoma City Bombing
WASHINGTON – Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Director Christopher Krebs released the following statement today on the 25th anniversary of the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City.
Last Published Date: April 19, 2020
CISA Releases Version 3.0 of Guidance on Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers During COVID-19
Today the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released version 3.0 of the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers guidance to help state and local jurisdictions and the private sector identify and manage their essential workforce while responding to COVID-19. CISA’s original guidance was released on March 19, 2020 and version 2.0 was subsequently released on March 28, 2020.
Last Published Date: April 17, 2020
Emergency Communications Jobs
Being able to communicate is critical during all emergencies. A rewarding career awaits knowing you had a hand in connecting first responders.
School Safety and Security
The tragic events of the February 14, 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, and the May 18, 2018 shooting at Santa Fe High School in Santa Fe, Texas, demonstrated the ongoing need to provide leadership in preventing future school attacks. As such, the Department of Homeland Security along with many others from across government, law enforcement and communities nationwide has redoubled its efforts and is poised to continue enhancing school safety and security. This page offers a starting place for DHS documents, resources and tools related to school safety and security.
Industry CFATS Resources
The Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) regulation applies to facilities across many industries that possess or plan to possess any of the chemicals of interest (COI) at or above specific quantities and concentrations. These facilities must report their holdings to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) via a Top-Screen.
Learn More About the Updated National Emergency Communications Plan with One of these CISA Webinars
Last week, CISA released an update to the National Emergency Communications Plan (NECP), the Nation’s strategic plan to strengthen and enhance emergency communications capabilities. The NECP provides guidance to those that plan for, coordinate, maintain, invest in, and use operable and interoperable communications to support public safety operations.