The Cybersecurity and Communications Reliability Division (CCR)

The Cybersecurity and Communications Reliability Division (CCR) administers the Commission's cyber security policy, communications reliability information collection requirements (e.g., network outage reports) and performs analyses and studies concerning public safety, homeland security, national security, disaster management, and related issues. The division keeps itself fully informed of technological and industry developments that may implicate public safety, homeland security, disaster management, and related issues. CCR coordinates with other Bureaus and Offices within the Commission on these issues. During emergencies or other incidents, CCR supports OEM and coordinates with other Bureaus and Offices in administering the Commission's information collection requirements and preparing any associated reports. CCR also works with communications providers to protect critical communications infrastructure from cyber attacks.

Initiatives:

• Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS)
• Disaster Information Reporting System (DIRS)
• Network Outage Reporting System (NORS)

Publications:

• Emergency Communications During the Minneapolis Bridge Disaster: A Technical Case Study by the Federal Communications Commission's Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau's Communications System Analysis Division
• Emergency Communications Disaster Preparation Checklist: Suggested Planning Activities for Regions and States
• Tips for Communicating in an Emergency
• Vulnerability Assessment and Feasibility of Creating a Back-Up Emergency Communications System