FEMA Seeks Feedback on Cyber Incidents Planning Guidance October 19, 2022

 

NIMS Alert 23-22: FEMA Seeks Feedback on Cyber Incidents Planning Guidance

 

 

NIMS Alert 23-22 National Incident Management System     NIMS Alert 23-22   FEMA Seeks Feedback on Cyber Incidents Planning Guidance   FEMA wants feedback on the draft “Planning Considerations for Cyber Incidents: Guidance for Emergency Managers.” This document provides state, local, tribal and territorial emergency managers with foundational knowledge of cyber incidents to increase cyber preparedness efforts in their jurisdictions. Key aspects of cyber incident preparedness included in the document: Understanding the types of cyber incidents likely to occur; Engaging service owners and operators; Identifying cyber dependent critical services and related dependencies; Prioritizing and planning for service and system disruptions; Identifying roles and responsibilities; Providing integrated communication and public messaging; and Developing a cyber incident response plan. FEMA will host four 60-minute webinars to give an overview of the draft document and gather feedback from whole community partners. The sessions will include facilitated discussions with stakeholders to help improve the existing draft. FEMA seeks input -- especially real-world case studies -- that can be incorporated into the guide. The draft guide is available to allow individuals to provide comments on specific areas within the document. This national engagement period will conclude at close of business on Nov. 22, 2022. To review the document and learn more about the webinar sessions, please visit the FEMA website at https://www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/national-preparedness/plan.   About NIMS   NIMS provides stakeholders across the whole community with the shared vocabulary, systems and processes to successfully deliver the capabilities described in the National Preparedness System. It defines operational systems that guide how personnel work together during incidents. Learn More