Kenneth WatsonKenneth Watson
Partnership for
Critical Infrastructure Security
Partnership for
Critical Infrastructure Security
PCIS: Focus onCross-Sector Coordination
PCIS: Focus onCross-Sector Coordination
“Cooperative Processes and Structures/
National Mobilization Models Across Critical Infrastructure Sectors”
“Cooperative Processes and Structures/
National Mobilization Models Across Critical Infrastructure Sectors”
OutlineOutline
Business case
Mission
Relationships
Organization and priorities
National Strategy process
PCIS MissionPCIS Mission
CoordinateCoordinate cross-sector initiatives and cross-sector initiatives and complementcomplement public-private efforts to public-private efforts to promote and assure reliable provision of promote and assure reliable provision of critical infrastructure services in the face critical infrastructure services in the face of emerging risks to economic and of emerging risks to economic and national security.national security.
National Security InterestNational Security Interest
First national security threat government can not handle alone
Malicious attacks can come from hackers inside and outside the United States
National security apparatus limitations:Little ownership or control of the networksNo jurisdiction in the case of foreign threatsLimited intelligence on threats and vulnerabilitiesInsufficient research and development to stay ahead of the threat
Business CaseBusiness Case
Businesses dependent for their survival on the Internet
Vulnerabilities threaten economic survivability and competitiveness
Infrastructures are themselves interdependent Individual companies and sectors are addressing CIP
issues Interdependencies and national security mandate a
more coordinated approach
Operating PrinciplesOperating Principles
Build on and complement sector activities
Support efficiency and add value for sectorsAddress common and shared issuesShare knowledge to avoid duplication and speed learning and application
Only take on work that otherwise cannot be done
Act as a catalyst for action
FunctionsFunctions
Provide a forum for cross-sector dialogue and action
Provide a forum for cross-sector coordination with government
Facilitate and coordinate cross-industry input to National Strategy
Provide a means to contribute to appropriate government advisory bodies
Goals and ObjectivesGoals and Objectives
Increase awareness and understanding of Critical Infrastructure Assurance
Achieve strategic coordination across sectors and government
Identify cross-sector dependencies, vulnerabilities, and risk management techniquesEffectively share information across sectorsFoster cross-sector actions for resolutionEncourage active engagement and interest
DevelopmentDevelopment
PDD-63, May 22, 1998Recognized need for public-private partnership
PCIS Kickoff, Dec 8, 1999Industry accepted challenge
Planning Retreat, Feb 22, 2000Working Groups organized, initial work began
Incorporated Jan 8, 2001501(c)6 non-profit corporation
Annual Conference, Mar 20-22, 2001Sector Coordinators represent majority of Board
RelationshipsRelationships
State and LocalState and Local
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PCISPCISPCISPCIS
NIACNIACNIACNIAC
Info & CommsInfo &
CommsBanking &
FinanceBanking &
FinanceOil & GasOil & GasElectricElectricTransportTransport WaterWater Emergency
ServicesEmergency
Services
Sector CoordinatorsSector CoordinatorsSector CoordinatorsSector Coordinators
NSTACNSTACNSTACNSTAC
Law Enforcement
Law Enforcement
IndustryIndustry
Sector LiaisonsSector LiaisonsSector LiaisonsSector Liaisons
Dept ofJusticeDept ofJustice
FBIFBIFBIFBI
CIAOCIAOCIAOCIAO
President of the President of the United StatesUnited States
President of the President of the United StatesUnited States
NIPCNIPCNIPCNIPC
Dept ofCommerce
Dept ofCommerce
Dept of TransportDept of
TransportDept of
TreasuryDept of
TreasuryDept ofEnergyDept ofEnergy
Dept of DefenseDept of Defense
National Security Council
National Security Council
EPAEPAHealth and
Human Services
Health and Human
ServicesFEMAFEMA
FederalFederal
Homeland Security
Office
Homeland Security
Office
Current PrioritiesCurrent Priorities
National Strategy for Critical Infrastructure Assurance
Digital Control Systems Security R&D Clearinghouse
Effective Practices Compendium Critical Infrastructure Assurance Awareness
Materials and Support Risk Assessment Guidebook Cross-Sector Information Exchange
National Strategy ProcessNational Strategy Process
NSANSANSANSA
CIACIACIACIA
StateStateStateState
GSAGSAGSAGSA
WaterWaterWaterWater
Law Law EnforcementEnforcement
Law Law EnforcementEnforcement
RailroadsRailroadsRailroadsRailroads
Banking and Banking and FinanceFinance
Banking and Banking and FinanceFinance
Electric PowerElectric PowerElectric PowerElectric Power
Oil and GasOil and GasOil and GasOil and Gas
Info and Info and CommsCommsInfo and Info and CommsComms
TreasuryTreasuryTreasuryTreasury
EnergyEnergyEnergyEnergy
CommerceCommerceCommerceCommerce
TransportationTransportationTransportationTransportation
JusticeJusticeJusticeJustice
FEMAFEMAFEMAFEMA
H&HSH&HSH&HSH&HS
DefenseDefenseDefenseDefense
CIAOCIAOCIAOCIAO
National StrategyforCritical Infrastructure
Assurance
2002
PCISPCISPCISPCIS
EPAEPAEPAEPA
Areas of Common InterestAreas of Common Interest
Interdependency issues
Research and development
Education and workforce development
Information sharing
International issues
Public policy and legal/legislative barriers