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What is InfraGard?

As part of its mission, the Cyber Division of the FBI conducts outreach and information sharing with the public and private-sector owners and operators of critical infrastructures. The InfraGard program is now an essential part of the nationwide outreach effort of the FBI's Cyber Divsion. The program establishes a mechanism for two-way information sharing about intrusion incidents and system vulnerabilities and provides a channel for the FBI to disseminate analytical threat products to the private sector.

In February 1998, the National Infrastructure Protection Center's mission was to serve as the U.S. government's focal point for threat assessment, warning, investigation, and response for threats or attacks against our critical infrastructures. These infrastructures, which include telecommunications, energy, banking and finance, water systems, government operations, and emergency services, are the foundation upon which our industrialized society is based. In 2003, when the FBI was reorganized, much of the NIPC was moved to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). But cyber related investigative and intelligence responsibilities have remained with the FBI under the Cyber Division.
You are visiting the website of the new Maryland Chapter of InfraGard, headquartered in the Federal Bureau of Investigaton's Baltimore Field Office. With several meetings throughout the state each year, the Maryland InfraGard chapter is one of the most active in the U.S.  Learn more about InfraGard Maryland Member Alliance: the Chapter, Public Events and News, and Resources for Information Security practitioners.  The InfraGard Maryland Member Alliance is a non-profit organization and charges no dues or membership fees. Our efforts are generously supported by our proud sponsors.

About The InfraGard Maryland Member Alliance:

InfraGard is a non-profit alliance created with the goal of increasing our Nation's security through enhanced awareness, communication, and cooperation between the companies and agencies that comprise the critical infrastructure of our country. The Maryland Chapter, started in 1999, now has over 700 registered members, who meet approximately quarterly at different venues across the Maryland region.

Why is InfraGard important?

As part of its mission, the Cyber Division of the FBI conducts outreach and information sharing with the public and private-sector owners and operators of critical infrastructures. The InfraGard program is now an essential part of the FBI's nationwide outreach efforts. The program establishes a mechanism for two-way information sharing about intrusion incidents, system vulnerabilities and physical threats, and provides a channel for the FBI's Cyber Division to disseminate analytical threat products to the private sector. Established in February 1998, the NIPC's mission was to serve as the U.S. government's focal point for threat assessment, warning, investigation, and response for threats or attacks against our critical infrastructures. These infrastructures, which include telecommunications, energy, banking and finance, water systems, government operations, and emergency services, are the foundation upon which our industrialized society is based. You are visiting the website of the new Maryland Chapter of InfraGard, headquartered in the Federal Bureau of Investigaton's Baltimore Field Office. With several meetings throughout the state each year, the Maryland InfraGard chapter is one of the most active in the U.S. The InfraGard Maryland Member Alliance, Inc. is a non-profit organization and charges no dues or membership fees. Our efforts are generously supported by our proud sponsors.