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InfraGard is a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) program that began in the Cleveland Field Office in 1996. It was a local effort to gain support from the information technology industry and academia for the FBI’s investigative efforts in the cyber arena. The program expanded to other FBI Field Offices, and in 1998 the FBI assigned national program responsibility for InfraGard to the former National Infrastructure Protection Center (NIPC) and to the Cyber Division in 2003. InfraGard and the FBI have developed a relationship of trust and credibility in the exchange of information concerning various terrorism, intelligence, criminal, and security matters. For additional information on becoming a member of InfraGard, click on the InfraGard logo.
ASIS International (ASIS) is the largest organization for security professionals, with more than 35,000 members worldwide. Founded in 1955, ASIS is dedicated to increasing the effectiveness and productivity of security professionals by developing educational programs and materials that address broad security interests, such as the ASIS Annual Seminar and Exhibits, as well as specific security topics. ASIS also advocates the role and value of the security management profession to business, the media, governmental entities, and the public. By providing members and the security community with access to a full range of programs and services, and by publishing the industry's number one magazine - Security Management - ASIS leads the way for advanced and improved security performance. For additional information on becoming a member of ASIS International, click on the ASIS logo.
The Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) is a Federal Advisory Committee with a U.S. Government Charter to promote security cooperation between American business and private sector interests worldwide and the U.S. Department of State. OSAC currently encompasses the 34-member core Council, an Executive Office, over 100 Country Councils, and more than 3,500 constituent member organizations and 372 associates. For additional information on becoming a member of OSAC, click on the OSAC logo.
Using a set of highly secure technologies developed for “The Extranet for Security Professionals”, a DARPA originated project for web collaboration among members of the national security community, The ESP Group LLC has successfully implemented a prototype for the law enforcement community. The “Cybercop Portal” demonstrates the potential for highly secure collaboration among users from diverse organizations without the expense and administrative burdens of VPN’s or similar security strategies. By combining the use of 128-bit SSL, security hardened operating environments, and tools with highly granular access controls, the portal can be securely accessed from organizations over which the sponsors have no systems configuration control and with no need to install and maintain client software. Users only need a current browser that is 128-bit encryption capable. The web-based Cybercop Portal prototype currently links together over 1,300-cyber law enforcement and related support professionals from 45 States and 8 countries.For additional information on becoming a member of "Cybercop Portal", click on the Cybercop logo.
VoteForSecurity, ASIS International's tool for political advocacy, information and involvement. This site combines information on current federal legislation effecting security professionals, national and statewide campaign and election information, and a direct link to ASISPAC, the political action committee of ASIS International.
Local Knowledge = Regional Strength = National Security
The United States Private and Public Partnership (USP3) is a Private Sector collaboration with various local, state and federal partners. Each USP3 partner participant is self governed, self-vetted and self-administered. USP3 provides a common network and repository for its members for daily routine information sharing and 24/7 emergency notifications. Member enrollments are unique to the partners participating in USP3 and are normally decision makers in both the private and public sectors.
