DHS said that following the signing of a Presidential order in March 2019 to establish resilience against Electromagnetic Pulse attacks, it has coordinated with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA), the Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to address known EMP-related vulnerabilities to critical infrastructure.
“EMP attacks are part of the emerging threats against our nation and demand a response. That is why DHS is taking these contingencies very seriously, working diligently to mitigate our risks and equipping our state and local partners with the resources they need to do the same. We’ve made significant progress and look forward to the work ahead,” said Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Deputy Secretary Ken Cuccinelli.
CISA Director Chris Krebs said one of his agency’s priorities is understanding and mitigating threats associated with Electromagnetic Pulse attacks and they have worked with fellow agencies to identify the footprint and effects of EMP threats and develop sustainable, efficient, and cost-effective approaches to improving the Nation’s resilience to EMPs.
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