October 30, 2014 PRESIDENTIAL PROCLAMATION — CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE SECURITY AND RESILIENCE MONTH, 2014 Essential to our national security and economic growth, America’s critical infrastructure — from our power plants and pipelines to our hospitals and highways — supports the physical and virtual systems that underpin American society. In a changing world, the increased interdependence of our country’s most vital resources and networks has created new opportunities for growth and innovation, but it has also led to greater risk and vulnerability. During Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month, we reflect on the important role our infrastructure plays in building a safe […]

November 11, 2014 Joint National Priorities for Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience The Cross-Sector Councils on November 12 released the “Joint National Priorities”, developed under the National Infrastructure Protection Plan to “guide the efforts and inform the decisions of the critical infrastructure community to enhance security and resilience”. While not identical in language, the agreed Joint National Priorities align with those of the FSSCC, and we supported this effort. Read More

December 8, 2014 Brian Peretti testimony to the Senate Banking Committee The Treasury Department’s Brian Peretti testified to the Senate Banking Committee on December 10 about the public private partnership in critical financial infrastructure protection. Read More

December 9, 2014 FSSCC letter to Senator Warren and Representative Cummings On Dec. 9, the FSSCC sent a letter to Senator Warren of the Banking Committee and Representative Cummings of the Government Reform Committee in response to their inquiry to 16 financial services companies regarding cyber-attacks and breaches against their institutions. Read More

March 2, 2015 FSSCC Releases Annual Report The Financial Services Sector Coordinating Council for Critical Infrastructure Protection and Homeland Security (FSSCC) has released its 2013-2014 Annual Report. The report outlines the council’s activities between July 2013 and December 2014, in the following areas: Promoting Sector Research & Development (R&D) Needs Identifying Threats and Promoting Protection Driving Preparedness Collaborating with the U. S. Federal Government Influencing Regulatory / Legal Policies Related to Critical Infrastructure