Every December, in recognition of Critical Infrastructure
Protection and Resilience Month, we take the opportunity to
engage public and private sector stakeholders, as well as the
general public, to promote a safe, secure, and resilient nation.
Critical infrastructure is the backbone of our country’s
national and economic security. It includes everything from
power plants, chemical facilities and cyber networks, to bridges
and highways, stadiums and shopping malls, as well as the
federal buildings where millions of Americans work and visit
each day. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) works
regularly with business owners and operators to take steps to
strengthen their facilities and communities. Through the Federal
Emergency Management Agency, DHS provides a number of training
programs designed to assist critical infrastructure owners and
operators in protecting their facilities. The Department also
conducts onsite risk assessments of critical infrastructure and
shares risk and threat information with s