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Critical Infrastructure Protection and Information Security
This session will provide an introduction to and review of critical infrastructure protection and information security, mainly focusing on the energy, telecommunications and water sectors. Critical infrastructure is the assets, goods and services that are essential to the U.S. economy and national security. Protecting these assets will mitigate the effects of potential terrorist attacks or natural disasters. Securing infrastructure information also is an important element of infrastructure protection to avoid public release of sensitive information.
Tim Clancy, Critical Infrastructure Protection Program, George Mason University School of Law
Justin Smith, Security Specialist, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
To download FERC's Presentation, click here. 
Federal Role: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Emily Hickey, Protected Critical Infrastructure Information (PCII) To download PCII's Presentation, click here.
Charles H. Davis, National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP)
To download NIPP's Presentation, click here.
Interdependencies and Distributed Energy Resources
Critical infrastructures are highly reliant on one another; and nearly all infrastructures depend in some way on electricity, making the electric sector a critical enabler of homeland security. How are states considering these interdependencies and ensuring proper backup? Distributed energy resources, including on-site, grid-connected, or stand-alone small-scale energy systems, such as solar power and other renewable energy sources, provide options. They can enhance the reliability and resiliency of critical infrastructure after a natural disaster or terrorist attack. What actions are states taking to further enhance infrastructure with distributed resources?
Jennifer DeCesaro, Clean Energy States Alliance
To download the Clean Energy States Alliance Presentation, click here.
Cost Recovery and Information Security
The cost of implementing security measures to protect infrastructure can be a significant financial burden for utilities and their ratepayers. How do states aid cost recovery while also maintaining adequate commission oversight? How do states protect infrastructure information from being released to the public during cost recovery hearings?
Scott Hempling, National Regulatory Research Institute
To download the National Regulatory Research Institute Presentation, click here.
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