National Protection and Programs Directorate

National Protection and Programs Directorate
National Protection and Programs Directorate
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The National Protection and Programs Directorate[1] (NPPD) is a component within the United States Department of Homeland Security led by the Under Secretary for National Protection and Programs. NPPD's goal is to advance the Department's risk-reduction mission. Reducing risk requires an integrated approach that encompasses both physical and virtual threats and their associated human elements. The components of the National Protection and Programs Directorate include the Federal Protective Service, Office of Cybersecurity and Communications, Office of Infrastructure Protection, Office of Intergovernmental Programs, Office of Risk Management and Analysis, and US-VISIT.

The position is filled by presidential appointment with confirmation by the United States Senate and is currently held by Robert Rand Beers. This position is covered under Executive Schedule Level III, and is two leadership levels under the Secretary of Homeland Security.

The five components of the National Protection and Programs Directorate include:

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Federal Protective Service (FPS)

Federal Protective Service is a federal law enforcement agency that provides integrated security and law enforcement services to federally owned and leased buildings, courthouses, facilities, properties and other assets, as well as the personnel associated with them.

Office of Cybersecurity and Communications (CS&C)

The Office of Cybersecurity and Communications has the mission of assuring the security, resiliency, and reliability of the nation’s cyber and communications infrastructure. Includes the National Cyber Security Division.

Office of Infrastructure Protection (IP)

The Office of Infrastructure Protection leads the coordinated national effort to reduce risk to the United States' critical infrastructures and key resources (CIKR) posed by acts of terrorism. In doing so, the Department increases the nation's level of preparedness and the ability to respond and quickly recover in the event of an attack, natural disaster, or other emergency.

Office of Intergovernmental Programs (IGP)

The Office of Intergovernmental Programs has the mission of promoting an integrated national approach to homeland security by ensuring, coordinating, and advancing federal interaction with state, local, tribal, and territorial governments.

Office of Risk Management and Analysis (RMA)

The Office of Risk Management and Analysis serves as the Department’s Executive Agent for national risk management and analysis.

United States Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology (US-VISIT)

The United States Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology (US-VISIT) uses innovative biometrics-based technological solutions—digital fingerprints and photographs—to provide decision-makers with accurate information when and where they need it.

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