Homeland Security Resources for Security Professionals Phillip Osborn CPP, CISSP, CAMS Supervisory Special Agent, DHS-HSI, (ret.) President ATIS Consulting, LLC.
Purpose To provide information about resources and professional development opportunities offered by the Department of Homeland Security to public and private sector security professionals and organizations including: • Resources to help support an organization’s security • Training, career development, and educational opportunities • DHS public-private sector partnership opportunities
You Are…. Security Professionals from: • Private Sector • Military and Government • Law Enforcement (SLTT) • Critical Infrastructure • Academia
The Department of Homeland Security and its component offices, directorates, and sub agencies with resources, partnership, and training opportunities: • USSS • USCG • TSA (FAMS) • ICE (HSI,ERO) • FEMA • CBP (USBP) • USCIS • FLETC • Directorates and Offices • NCCIC • Science and Technology Directorate • Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office • Office of Intelligence and Analysis • National Protection and Programs Directorate
DHS Program Offices and Directorates (HQ)
Office of Partnership and Engagement https://www.dhs.gov/partnership-engagement “The Office of Partnership and Engagement (OPE) coordinates the Department of Homeland Security’s outreach efforts with critical stakeholders nationwide, including state, local, tribal, territorial (SLTT) governments, SLTT elected officials, SLTT law enforcement, the private sector, and colleges and universities.”
Office of Intergovernmental Affairs https://w /www.dhs.gov/office-intergovernmental-affairs-1 “The IGA is responsible for initiating the homeland security dialogue with executive-level partners at the SLTT levels, along with the national associations that represent them. The State, local, and tribal teams are each served by a Director, who is charged with overseeing outreach and engagement with SLTT stakeholders on a variety of DHS-related programs and policy issues .”
Office for State and Local Law Enforcement https://www.dhs.gov/office-state-and-local-la law-enforcement# • Coordinates DHS-wide policies related to state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement’s role in Homeland Security. • Primary liaison between DHS and non-Federal law enforcement agencies.
Includes resources for the Private Sector as well https: s://www.dhs.gov/publi lication/dhs-state-and-local-law- enforcement-resource-catalog
Private Sector Office https:/ ://www.dhs.gov/priv ivate-sector-offi fice • The Private Sector Office (PSO) provides the Secretary and Department leaders with advice on issues relevant to the private sector, including academia, non-profits, NGOs, and businesses. • Engages businesses, trade associations and other non- governmental organizations to foster dialogue with the Department. • Promotes public-private partnerships and best practices to improve the nation's homeland security. • Promotes Department policies to the private sector.
Private Sector Resources Catalog https://www.dhs.gov/private-sector-resources-catalog The Private Sector Resources Catalog is a centralized directory to DHS resources targeted for the private sector including small and large businesses, academia, trade associations, and other non-governmental organizations. The catalog lists the training, publications, guidance, alerts, newsletters, programs, grant opportunities, and services available to the private sector across the Department.
Loaned Executive Program https:/ ://www.dhs.gov/lo loaned-executiv ive-program The Loaned Executive Program is an opportunity for top executives from the private sector to share their expertise with Homeland Security. “ Through the Loaned Executive Program, Homeland Security works with the private sector on innovative solutions to homeland security challenges. “
Office of Academic Engagement https:// //www.dhs.g .gov/topic/academic-engagement The OAE’s works with the academic community across the DHS enterprise and focuses on six areas: • Academic Research and Faculty Exchange: • Campus Resilience • Cyber security • Homeland Security Academic Programs • International Students: • Student and Recent Graduate Recruitment (internships and career opportunities)
DHS Office of Science and Technology https:/ ://www.dhs.gov/scie ience-and-technolo logy • Works to develop and execute programs that identify, evaluate, and commercialize technologies into products or services to support the homeland security enterprise. • “Works with diverse partners from across the government, industry, academia, laboratories and even around the world.” • S&T helps these partners experiment, find emerging technologies, and commercialize to find better ways to protect the homeland. • Industry Guide • S&T Innovation Strategy
Office of Infrastructure Protection- Training Opportunities https:/ ://www.dhs.gov/crit itic ical-in infrastructure-train inin ing Is partnered with the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) National Training and Education Division to offer training programs to critical infrastructure partners.
Critical In Infr frastructure Training- In Independent St Study Courses National Infrastructure Protection Foundational Courses • IS-860.C: Introduction to the National Infrastructure Protection Plan • IS-821.A: Introduction to the Critical Infrastructure Support Annex • IS-913.A: Achieving Results through Critical Infrastructure Partnership and Collaboration • IS-921.A: Implementing Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience
Security Awareness Training • IS-906: Workplace Security Awareness • IS-907: Active Shooter: What You Can Do • IS-912: Retail Security Awareness: Understanding the Hidden Hazards • IS-914: Surveillance Awareness: What You Can Do • IS-915: Protecting Critical Infrastructure against Insider Threat • IS-916: Critical Infrastructure Security: Theft and Diversion – What You Can Do
Sector-Specific Training • Chemical Sector Training • Commercial Facilities Sector Training • Dams Sector Training • Emergency Services Sector Training • Nuclear Reactors, Materials, and Waste Sector Training
Critical Infrastructure Learning Series https:/ ://www.dhs.gov/crit itic ical-in infr frastructure-le learnin ing-serie ies “Critical infrastructure experts conduct these one- hour webinars that focus on the tools, trends, issues, and best practices for infrastructure security and resilience. Series offerings are available at no-cost and are highly recommended for private sector and government partners, including critical infrastructure owners and operators and officials responsible for risk, security, and emergency management functions .”
Cybersecurity Training https:/ ://ic ics-cert.us-cert.gov/Train inin ing-Avail ilable le-Through- ICS ICS-CERT • The Industrial Control Systems Cyber Emergency Response Team (ICS-CERT) works to reduce risks within and across all critical infrastructure sectors. The Virtual Learning Portal (VLP) provides online training for those involved in the security of Industrial Control Systems (ICS) for no cost. • The National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies (NICCS) Education and Training Catalog is a central location where cybersecurity professionals across the nation can find over 3,000 cybersecurity courses.
Other Crit itic ical In Infrastructure Resources https:/ ://www.dhs.gov/crit itic ical-in infrastructure-resources • Protective Security Advisors (PSA) – PSAs are trained critical infrastructure security and resilience and vulnerability mitigation subject matter experts. • Homeland Security Information Network - Critical Infrastructure (HSIN-CI) – Sharing of Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) information. The Critical Infrastructure community on HSIN (HSIN-CI) is the primary system through which private sector owners and operators, DHS, and other federal, state, and local government agencies collaborate to protect the nation’s critical infrastructure. • Suspicious Activity Reporting Tool – This HSIN-CI Suspicious Activity Reporting tool allows non-uniformed, law enforcement private sector members to submit formalized suspicious activity reports to appropriate law enforcement officials and to facilitate efficient information sharing and responsiveness.
• Business Continuity Planning Suite – The Business Continuity Planning (BCP) Suite consists of three main components: BCP training, BCP and disaster recovery plan tool, and exercises for an implemented BCP. The suite and training are free and available to all. • The Infrastructure Development and Recovery Program- coordinates a suite of resources and methods to enhance infrastructure security and resilience to all natural and human hazards during planning, maintenance and recovery across the critical infrastructure community. Resources are developed and shared with federal, local, tribal, state, academic, and regional partners and the private sector in order to encourage a holistic resilient strategies, policies, and best practices.
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