The National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP) requires annual SSPs and SARs for the chemical, nuclear, and emergency services sectors. In order to complete this requirement, DHS must collaborate with public- and private-sector security partners in assessing the sectors’ current security posture and outlining a plan for implementing future security initiatives.

Energetics supports the implantation of these important planning documents by collaborating on risk management activities such as: tabletop and full-scale exercises, information sharing, meeting and conference planning and facilitation, and public-private partnership development. The results of these efforts are then used to create comprehensive sector assessments and plans focused on securing the nation’s Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources (CIKR).

The products describe the processes and activities by which public- and private-sector security partners protect critical assets, systems, and networks. The SSPs and SARs are an essential component in implementing the NIPP and demonstrating the current security posture of these vital CIKR sectors.