### Question
How does the law define Information Sharing and Analysis Organization?


### Answer
Under *6 U.S.C. § 650*, **Information Sharing and Analysis Organization** is defined as:

> any formal or informal entity or collaboration created or employed by public or private sector organizations, for purposes of—


(A) gathering and analyzing critical infrastructure information, including information related to cybersecurity risks and incidents, in order to better understand security problems and interdependencies related to critical infrastructure, including cybersecurity risks and incidents, and protected systems, so as to ensure the availability, integrity, and reliability thereof

#### Citation:
  - *6 U.S.C. § 650*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-HOMELAND SECURITY ORGANIZATION > SUBCHAPTER XVIII-CYBERSECURITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SECURITY AGENCY**

