Episode 7 | Chemical Security with DHS CISA
SHOW NOTES:
In this episode, we talk with:
Annie Hunziker Boyer, Branch Chief for Policy, Rulemaking and Engagement in the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Office of Chemical Security
And
Dr. Ashley Pennington, Chemical Engineer and Acting Section Chief, Planning and Coordination, Stakeholder Engagement Division Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).
We explore how chemical security is a shared responsibility across government and private industry. Annie explains the implications of the loss of authorization of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) regulation and how the lapsed CFATS regulation affects the chemical industry’s security resilience. Dr. Pennington’s work focuses on voluntary efforts and her remarks highlight the benefits and limitations of voluntary security efforts.
RESOURCES
Throughout our conversation a few resources were mentioned:
-For the most up-to-date status on CFATS, go to https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/programs/chemical-facility-anti-terrorism-standards-cfats
-CISA’s Chemical Sector webpage with links to many resources is available here: https://www.cisa.gov/topics/critical-infrastructure-security-and-resilience/critical-infrastructure-sectors/chemical-sector
-The email for non-sensitive chemical security and resilience questions, including requests to be added to the distribution list for regular bulletins and alerts: chemicalsector@cisa.dhs.gov
-For information on the voluntary ChemLock program, go to https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/programs/chemlock
-CISA Central, https://www.cisa.gov/cisa-central, is the general communication channel for DHS CISA
-The HSIN (Homeland Security Information Network) Portal allows DHS CISA to securely share sensitive information with private industry partners. To request access, go to https://www.cisa.gov/hsin-ci-chemical-portal.
EPISODE CREDITS
Host and Show Notes Writer: Robyn Brooks
Producer and Editor: Cindy Kuranchie
Music: Audio source - MusicRevolution, Adobe Stock Asset ID - #592819815
Recorded on August 1, 2024.