Critical Infrastructure Protection and Resilience North America opening keynote delivers highest profile messages
The opening of Critical Infrastructure Protection and Resilience North America in Tampa, Florida, supported by the International Association of CIP Professionals, enjoyed a fantastic keynote session - Brian Harrell Assistant Secretary for Infrastructure Protection, DHS setting out the priorities for CISA and highlighting the continued need to build partnerships. Dr. Daniel Kaniewski, Deputy Administrator Resilience, Federal Emergency Management Agency discussed the benefits of investing in up front mitigation measures stating that for every $1 invested in Federal Mitigation saves $6 in future disaster costs. Then Chauncia Willis Emergency Coordinator for Tampa delivered a powerful presentation on Diversity - Inclusion and Social Equity within CI Development.