Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Government Body·government·AI Enriched
Relationships:3
Events:0
Library:3
Confidence:
95%
Key Facts
Type
Government Body
Sector
government
Industry
Not specified
Status
Draft
Country
United States
Headquarters
Washington, D.C., District of Columbia, United States
Founded
11/16/2018
Dissolved
Active
Also Known As
CISACybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
Tags
cybersecurityinfrastructure securitycritical infrastructure protectionelection securityhomeland securitycyber threats
Overall Confidence
95%
Internal Notes
No notes
Key Information
Leadership
No leadership added
Positions
No positions added
Government Level
Federal
Branch
Executive
Country (if foreign)
Not applicable
Parent Agency
Department of Homeland Security
Jurisdiction
United States (national, coordinating with state and local governments)
About
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is a U.S. federal agency under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) responsible for protecting critical infrastructure from cyber and physical threats, including election security. CISA coordinates cybersecurity programs across all levels of government, works with U.S. states, and improves government cybersecurity protections against private and nation-state hackers.
Key Relationships
Guy Rosen
briefed
As head of Meta's integrity efforts, Rosen briefed CISA officials on foreign interference, misinformation, and platform vulnerabilities during the 2020 U.S. elections, facilitating coordination between tech and government.
Since 2020
Benny Porat
influenced
Through Claroty's membership in CISA's Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative (JCDC) since 2021, Porat provides threat intelligence and insights on OT vulnerabilities, shaping US policies on industrial cybersecurity.
Since 2021
Claroty
briefed
Claroty regularly briefs CISA officials on OT/ICS threat intelligence and contributes to joint publications and guidance on securing critical infrastructure, influencing U.S. national cybersecurity strategies.
Since 2019