Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN)                 (From: www.dhs.gov) 

Protection of the State of Iowa's critical infrastructure is essential to maintaining a resilient Nation. Because of the vast majority of the sector's assets are privately owned and operated, collaboration and information sharing between the public and private sector is essential to increasing resilience of Iowa's critical infrastructure.

 

The Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN) is a multifaceted network of federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, international, and private sector (FSLTTIP) stakeholders. It serves as the official platform for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to safely share Sensitive but Unclassified (SBU) information with trusted partners.

To keep communities safe from threats, HISN can:

• Provide access to Homeland Security data
• Facilitate the secure distribution of requests for information among agencies
• Provide stakeholders with collaborative tools to:
• Manage operations
• Coordinate planned event safety and security
• Respond to incidents
• Share the information necessary to fulfill mission objectives

Since its inception, tens of thousands of users across FSLTTIP agencies have integrated HSIN into daily operations, planned events and exercises, incident response, and emergency management efforts to protect the homeland.

Examples of HSIN supporting stakeholders include:

• Facilitating routine activities such as those conducted at the National Operations Center.
• Enhancing safety and security coordination for major events like the FIFA World Cup, Presidential Inaugurations, and U.S. elections.
• Delivering vital support during emergencies, such as the Potomac Mid-Air Collision and Key Bridge Collapse.