IS-860 National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP)
If you have previously started the IS-860 course and need to take the final exam, you must complete the exam and obtain a passing score before July 2, 2009. After July 2, 2009, you will need to complete the revised course and take the updated exam.
You may complete your exam online by clicking here. If you are completing your final exam via OpScan bubble sheets, they must be postmarked no later than Thursday, July 2, 2009.
Course Overview
Protecting the critical infrastructure and key resources (CI/KR) of the United States is essential to the Nation’s security, public health and safety, economic vitality, and way of life. The purpose of this course is to introduce the National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP).
Course Objectives
- Explain the importance of protecting critical infrastructure and key resources (CI/KR).
- Identify the relevant authorities and roles for CI/KR protection efforts.
- Describe the NIPP unifying structure for the integration of CI/KR protection efforts, including:
- Sector security partnership model.
- Risk management framework.
- Information sharing process
You can access a copy of the NIPP by clicking on the following link NIPP. (http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/NIPP_Plan.pdf)
Primary Audience
The course is intended for DHS and other Federal staff responsible for implementing the NIPP, and Tribal, State, local and private sector emergency management professionals. The course is also designed to teach potential security partners about the benefits of participating in the NIPP.
