Critical Infrastructure Protection Cybersecurity program

The Critical Infrastructure Protection Cybersecurity program (CIP CS) strengthens preparedness by partnering with the public and private sectors to improve the security of the IT Sector and cybersecurity across the Nation’s critical infrastructure by facilitating risk management activities that reduce cyber vulnerabilities and minimize the severity of cyber attacks. The program includes responsibility for the development and implementation of the IT SSP; for cross-sector cyber support to SSAs as they maintain and implement their SSPs and reduce cyber risk to their sectors; and support to IP for development of the NIPP’s cyber component, SSP development guidance and technical assistance sessions, and the National CIKR Protection Annual Report.