Information Sharing & Analysis Centers (ISACs)
National Counsel of Information Sharing & Analysis Centers (ISAC)
ISACs are member-driven organizations that share and deliver threat related information specific to your sector. The National Council of ISACs was formed in 2003 and is composed of 27 organizations that maximize information flow across private sector critical infrastructure and government. ISACs help critical infrastructure owners and operators protect their facilities, personnel, and customers from cyber and physical security threats and hazards. ISACs collect, analyze and disseminate actionable threat information to their members and provide members with tools to mitigate risks.
There are ISACs for sectors like, Electricity, Emergency Management & Response, Financial services, Healthcare, Oil & Natural Gas, Research and Education, Retail & Hospitality, Transportation, and Water. Please visit the National Council of ISACs website to learn more about the different ISACs and get information on how to join.
Utah Statewide Information and Analysis Center (SIAC)
The SIAC is one of 80 fusion centers located throughout the U.S. that collaborates with local and federal public safety partners to create information-sharing networks. The SIAC, like other fusion centers, works as an integral conduit to the United States intelligence community, such as the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Drug Enforcement Agency, and others. The SIAC supports Utah law enforcement with case support, criminal information reports, and threat assessments, focusing on crimes conducted in drug and human trafficking, criminal gangs, cyber threats, terrorism, mass threats of violence, etc.
SIAC shares cyber threat intelligence information with vetted members of the IT and Cybersecurity fields via the SIAC Intel Portal. Request an account here. Please provide your agency email, position or title, and name.