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.