DHS Announces CISPA Workshop – 6-9-16

The DHS National Protection and Programs Directorate published a meeting notice in Monday’s Federal Register (81 FR 32340-32341, available on-line today) for a workshop to discuss information sharing as related to Title I of the Cybersecurity Act of 2015, the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act. The public meeting will be held on June 9^th, 2016 in Arlington, VA.

The purpose of this meeting is to inform stakeholders and the public of CISA implementation issues. It will consist of a keynote address, formal presentations and panel discussions. Topics will include:

• What is CISA?

• What is the Automated Indicator Sharing (AIS) initiative?

• What are the privacy concerns around CISA and how are privacy protections built into information sharing?

• What is the benefit of participating in an Information Sharing and Analysis Organization (ISAO) as it pertains to CISA?

• How does an organization (Federal or non-federal) connect and participate in AIS?

There is limited seating available at the venue so advance registration is required by emailing cisaimplementation@hq.dhs.gov. There is no indication that this workshop will be webcast.

There will be a period for public comments during the workshop. Written comments may also be submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal (www.Regulations.gov; docket # DHS-2015-0017). Written comments need to be submitted by June 2^nd, 2016.