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Elevated Risk

Aviation Threat Level
High Risk

NYS Cyber Security Alert Level:
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Welcome! 

InfraGard Albany is part of the InfraGard National Members Alliance, which provides a trusted forum for exchanging knowledge, experience, and information to help protect our nation's infrastructure from both physical and cyber threats.

Breakfast Meeting

Join us for our next breakfast meeting on February 5.  Check our Events page for details.

Partnering with Law Enforcement

Our May 21, 2008 conference was highlighted with speakers Harry A. Valetk (right), Corporate Privacy Director at MetLife, and Senior Investigator Thomas B. Hurbanek (left), of the New York State Police Computer Crime Unit. The two speakers shared their expertise on how organizations can effectively partner with law enforcement to ensure compliance with security breach notification regulations and improve incident response.


SAC Pikus Addresses Conference Attendees 

Attendees of the May 11, 2007 InfraGard Albany conference were lucky to be SAC Pikusjoined by  Mr. John F. Pikus, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Albany Division.  Mr. Pikus reaffirmed the importance of the partnership between the FBI and the public in protecting the nation's critical infrastructures. InfraGard members in the Capital Region and elsewhere work in all of the critical infrastructure sectors -- agriculture and food,  banking and finance,  chemical, defense, emergency services,  energy, government,  information technology, postal and shipping, public health, telecom, and water supply -- and are in a good position to help protect against attacks to these infrastructure components.  InfraGard exists to facilitate the sharing of information and intelligence among its members and the FBI with the goal of protecting against both physical and cyber threats to these infrastructure sectors.  (Photo of Mr. Pikus by Ms. Kimberly M. Nagell, at the New York Independent System Operator.)
 

Reporting Possible Terrorist Activity

We should all take notice of our surroundings and report suspicious activities or items to local authorities immediately.  Most terrorist attacks are planned, through training, surviellance, and "dry runs" - activities for the attackers to practice their plan and test the vulnerabilities they seek to exploit.  If you see activities that could be an indication of such intent, it should be reported.   

  • If danger appears to be imminent, then contact local authorities immediately by dialing 911.  
  • If there is no indication of imminent danger, then New York State residents should report any suspected terrorist activity to the NYS Terrorism Tips Hotline at 1-866-SAFE-NYS (1-866-723-3697). 
  • Residents and non-residents can also contact their Local FBI Office to report suspected terrorist activity.  
For more information, refer to the New York State Office of Homeland Security Citizens Guide to Preventing Terrorism.