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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an ISAC?
Why join the Surface Transportation ISAC?
What are the benefits of membership?
How can I join?


What is an ISAC?

  • 24/7 Threat warning and incident reporting
  • ISACs ARE "PRIVATE ENTITIES" that ensure protection of member, proprietary, and sensitive information
  • ISACs are open to all
  • Tailored alerts based on member physical and cyber profiles
  • Information sharing among members; members decide the dissemination
  • Information reported from sources that include Academia, Local, Federal, State and International Law Enforcement Agencies, Vendors and Government sources; information is consolidated and vetted
  • The ST/PT ISAC facilitates sanitization of classified information for distribution to members

Why join the ST ISAC?

"The United States possesses both the world's strongest military and its largest national economy. Those two aspects of our power are mutually reinforcing and dependent. They are also increasingly reliant upon certain critical infrastructures and upon cyber-based information systems."

"Because of our military strength, future enemies, whether nations, groups or individuals, may seek to harm us in non- traditional ways including attacks within the United States. Because our economy is increasingly reliant upon interdependent and cyber-supported infrastructures non-traditional attacks on our infrastructure and information systems may be capable of significantly harming both our military power and our economy."

SOURCE: Presidential Decision Directive 63

What are the benefits of Membership?

The ISAC is a one-stop clearinghouse for information on cyber and physical threats, vulnerabilities and solutions. Your company will better understand the threats and vulnerabilities to your business so that you can take appropriate action. Members can submit information anonymously and receive near time updates and take advantage of 24/7 Incident Response Consulting from leading industry experts.

Access to unique sources of information:
U.S. and Foreign Governments (World-wide collection of information)
National and International Computer Emergency Response Teams (CERTs)
Law Enforcement Entities
Hardware and Software Vendors
Independent Research and Analysis from Industry Experts
Geo-spatial analysis of Threats to Member Assets

Expanded member services immediately available at discounted prices:
Network Vulnerability Assessments
Onsite Incident Response Support
Intrusion Investigations/Computer Forensics
Remote Monitoring of Intrusion Detection Systems and Firewalls
Risk Management/Mitigation

How can I join?

To join the ISAC call 1-866-STISAC1 toll free, or visit our Membership Information page for additional contacts.

Current Threat Level:
Elevated

Department of Homeland Security
The Homeland Security Advisory System is a means to disseminate information regarding the risk of terrorist acts to federal, state, and local authorities and to the American people.

Description of alert levels...
• Severe = Red
• High = Orange
• Elevated = Yellow
• Guarded = Blue
• Low = Green
source: http://www.whitehouse.gov