The President's National Infrastructure Advisory Council (NIAC)
The President's National Infrastructure Advisory Council (NIAC) includes executive leaders from private sector and state/local government who advise the White House on how to reduce physical and cyber risks and improve the security and resilience of the nation's critical infrastructure sectors. The NIAC is administered on behalf of the President in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act under the authority of the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security by the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
- Mission
The President's NIAC members’ specialized cross-sector expertise offers new perspectives and solutions to complex problems, as well as real-world insight and a collective independent voice.
- NIAC Charter (12/23) (pdf, 174KB)
- NIAC Bylaws (12/23) (pdf, 195KB)
- Authorities
The Council was established by executive order in October 2001 to advise the President on practical strategies for industry and government to reduce complex risks to critical infrastructure.
- Executive Order 13286 of February 28, 2003 (Amendment to Executive Order 13231 of October 16, 2001) (pdf, 171KB)
- Executive Order 13231 of October 16, 2001 (Initial Executive Order to establish the NIAC) (pdf, 159KB)
The President's NIAC Membership
The industry and government leaders who offer perspectives and solutions to complex problems
The President's NIAC Reports and Recommendations
Over 14 years of in-depth studies and recommendations
The President's NIAC Meetings and Resources
Schedules, resources, and minutes for upcoming and past meetings for the NIAC