WEBVTT 1 00:00:05.790 --> 00:00:08.260 To the dedicated professionals of DHS: 2 00:00:08.260 --> 00:00:10.880 As you know, this Department is utilizing each component 3 00:00:10.880 --> 00:00:12.850 to combat the COVID-19 outbreak. 4 00:00:13.450 --> 00:00:15.670 Today, I would like to talk about the unique efforts 5 00:00:15.670 --> 00:00:18.470 the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency 6 00:00:18.470 --> 00:00:20.840 has contributed to our shared mission. 7 00:00:20.840 --> 00:00:23.220 Under the leadership of Director Chris Krebs, 8 00:00:23.220 --> 00:00:25.820 CISA serves as the nation's risk advisor coordinating 9 00:00:25.820 --> 00:00:29.380 with our interagency, state, local, and private sector partners 10 00:00:29.380 --> 00:00:31.810 to spread awareness of the pandemic's impact 11 00:00:31.810 --> 00:00:33.690 on our critical infrastructure. 12 00:00:33.690 --> 00:00:36.800 One of CISA's most important contributions has been its guidance 13 00:00:36.800 --> 00:00:39.700 on the essential critical infrastructure workforce. 14 00:00:39.700 --> 00:00:41.860 This guidance is a valuable resource for state 15 00:00:41.860 --> 00:00:44.020 and local partners as they make decisions 16 00:00:44.020 --> 00:00:45.280 regarding essential services 17 00:00:45.280 --> 00:00:48.910 and how to keep them up and running during stay-at-home orders. 18 00:00:48.910 --> 00:00:50.400 While it is not a federal mandate, 19 00:00:50.400 --> 00:00:52.820 CISA's guidance has made a sizable impact, 20 00:00:53.360 --> 00:00:55.040 with approximately three-quarters of states 21 00:00:55.040 --> 00:00:57.389 incorporating the list in their pandemic plans. 22 00:00:57.930 --> 00:01:01.050 CISA has also been proactive in protecting these essential workers 23 00:01:01.050 --> 00:01:03.770 by partnering with the CDC to create guidance 24 00:01:03.770 --> 00:01:06.770 on how these individuals can stay safe on the job. 25 00:01:06.770 --> 00:01:09.200 Another key contribution is CISA's work 26 00:01:09.200 --> 00:01:11.180 with the telecommunications industry 27 00:01:11.180 --> 00:01:13.440 providing critical workers and first responders 28 00:01:13.440 --> 00:01:16.370 with prioritized access to communications services. 29 00:01:17.020 --> 00:01:18.850 Additionally, CISA is coordinating 30 00:01:18.850 --> 00:01:20.560 with emergency communications partners 31 00:01:20.560 --> 00:01:24.510 to analyze data from 9-1-1 call centers to minimize disruptions. 32 00:01:25.170 --> 00:01:27.280 The agency is also applying its unique ability 33 00:01:27.280 --> 00:01:29.880 to bring together stakeholders from every sector 34 00:01:29.880 --> 00:01:33.530 to maintain resilient supply chains for critical goods and services. 35 00:01:34.170 --> 00:01:36.969 These resources include food production and distribution 36 00:01:37.510 --> 00:01:39.820 and equipment for healthcare workers. 37 00:01:39.820 --> 00:01:42.390 And finally, while we have seen a vast outpouring of support 38 00:01:42.390 --> 00:01:44.590 for COVID-19 relief efforts nationwide, 39 00:01:45.150 --> 00:01:47.040 there are unfortunately some who seek 40 00:01:47.040 --> 00:01:49.980 to take advantage of our communities in cyberspace. 41 00:01:49.980 --> 00:01:53.710 In response, CISA has teamed up with counterparts in the United Kingdom 42 00:01:53.710 --> 00:01:56.750 to issue alerts about malicious actors using ransomware 43 00:01:56.750 --> 00:02:00.840 and malware to attack individuals, businesses, and organizations. 44 00:02:00.840 --> 00:02:02.060 CISA is also working 45 00:02:02.060 --> 00:02:03.670 with the Department of Health and Human Services 46 00:02:03.670 --> 00:02:08.090 to remove nearly 7,000 fraudulent COVID-19 related domains 47 00:02:08.090 --> 00:02:09.970 and has provided cyber hygiene scanning 48 00:02:09.970 --> 00:02:11.869 for more than 600 healthcare partners. 49 00:02:12.430 --> 00:02:14.440 On behalf of the Department, I want to thank the men 50 00:02:14.440 --> 00:02:16.220 and women of this remarkable agency 51 00:02:16.220 --> 00:02:19.370 for the work they do each day to keep the American people safe. 52 00:02:19.960 --> 00:02:22.080 This nation is undoubtedly more secure 53 00:02:22.080 --> 00:02:24.340 thanks to your indispensable efforts. 54 00:02:24.340 --> 00:02:27.360 We are one team, one mission, one DHS.