In The Spotlight
- Convergence of Physical and Cyber Technologies and Related Security Management Challenges (PDF, 42 pages - 294 KB)
- Prioritization of Critical Infrastructure for a Pandemic Outbreak in the United States (PDF, 120 pages - 1.31 MB)
Homeland Security Components
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National Infrastructure Advisory Council
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The National Infrastructure Advisory Council (NIAC) shall provide the President through the Secretary of Homeland Security with advice on the security of the critical infrastructure sectors and their information systems. The council is composed of a maximum of 30 members, appointed by the President from private industry, academia, and state and local government.
About the Council
Mission
- NIAC Charter (10/07) (PDF, 4 pages - 23 KB)
- NIAC Brochure (8/09) (PDF, 2 pages - 69 KB)
Council Membership
- Erle A. Nye - Chair
- Al Berkeley III – Vice Chair
- Members and Homeland Security Officials
Reports and Recommendations
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NIAC Critical Infrastructure Protection Strategic Assessment Final Report (10/08) (PDF, 64 pages - 500 KB)
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Transmittal Letter (10/08) (PDF, 3 pages - 45 KB)
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Insider Threat to Critical Infrastructures Report and Recommendations (04/08) (PDF, 56 pages - 393 KB)
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Transmittal Letter (06/08) (PDF, 3 pages - 28 KB)
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Chemical, Biological, and Radiological Events and the Critical Infrastructure Workforce Report and Recommendations (01/08) (PDF, 88 pages - 635 KB)
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Transmittal Letter (03/08) (PDF, 2 pages - 301 KB)
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Meeting Information
- The September 8, 2009 NIAC Business Meeting has been scheduled for 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the J.W. Marriott Hotel, Grand Ballroom (Salon I and II), 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20004.
Tentative Meetings have been scheduled for 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for the following dates:
- October 13, 2009 In-Person
Please note the time is subject to change. Please contact the NIAC Secretariat NIAC@dhs.gov for location confirmation.
Meeting Resources
Resources from our most recent (July 14, 2009) Meeting:
- Meeting Agenda (PDF, 2 pages - 24 KB )
- NIAC Frameworks for Dealing with Disasters and Related Interdependencies Working Group Slides (PDF, 6 pages - 54 KB)
- NIAC Critical Infrastructure Resilience Working Group Slides (PDF, 7 pages - 54 KB)
Minutes from Past Meetings
- Meeting of January 6, 2009 (PDF, 21 pages – 128 KB)
- Meeting of October 14, 2008 (PDF, 15 pages - 112 KB )
- Meeting of July 8, 2008 (PDF, 19 pages - 363 KB)
- Meeting of April 8, 2008 (PDF, 10 pages - 72 KB)
- Meeting of January 8, 2008 (PDF, 20 pages - 123 KB)
Authorities
Contact
Phone: 703-235-2888
Fax: 703-235-3055
E-mail: NIAC@dhs.gov
National Infrastructure Advisory Council (NIAC) Secretariat Partnership and Outreach Division (POD) National Protection and Programs (NPP) Department of Homeland Security Mailstop 8530 245 Murray Lane, SW Washington, DC 20528-8530 |
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This page was last reviewed/modified on August 5, 2009.