InfraGard® is a proactive collaboration between the FBI and the private sector to protect our nation’s Critical Infrastructure.
Engaging the Community for Stronger Information Sharing
Our Purpose
The InfraGard Program began in 1996 as a collaborative effort between private sector cyber professionals and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) field office in Cleveland, Ohio. The FBI later expanded the program to every field office in the country.
InfraGard offers valuable learning opportunities throughout the City of New York as well as online.
NY Metro InfraGard Alliance has hosted hundreds of on-location events in places such as the NY FBI Field Office, Federal Reserve Bank of NY, Morgan Stanley, Cisco Systems Inc., utility companies, universities, and many others.
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​​​​Individuals protect our country! One person can make a difference. Since our nation is comprised of systems (people, businesses, buildings, highways, farms, communications, etc.), it is important to sustain and continually improve system operations. One way to ensure these systems continue to benefit the people, is to protect them from natural disaster, human error or terror; and set up recovery actions in the event misfortune cannot be avoided. The protection of our nation is a collaborative effort in which all citizens hold some level responsibility. Your contribution(s) are absolutely invaluable.​​​​
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NY Metro InfraGard Members Alliance
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The New York City Metro InfraGard Members Alliance (NYM-IMA) is a local program of the INMA.
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The New York Metro InfraGard Chapter holds regular meetings and provides members with a forum for
information sharing within a secure environment, while focusing on protecting the critical infrastructure of
New York City and surrounding areas.
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Member’s alliance are part of a national network of FBI-vetted volunteers who are critical infrastructure SME
in one or more sectors. It provides a trusted forum for the real-time exchange of information, training and
expertise related to the protection of critical infrastructure and key resources from both physical and cyber
threats.
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The New York City Metro alliance is over 1500 members strong, is governed by a Board of Directors, and
managed by the Executive Officers. Since incorporation, NYM-IMA has been providing outstanding leadership,
management, information technology, and related security training through its network of SME, whom for the
most part are secure members of the FBI’s National InfraGard Program.
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Our history would not be complete if we did not mention our partners at the FBI. At every turn the FBI has
supported and gone out of their way to assist our chapter as we have grown. From providing a Special Agent
Coordinator who assists in managing the program, providing training opportunities, expert speakers, venues,
and overall collaboration, the FBI is committed and stands with the INMA and the NYM-IMA.
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We thank each of you for your expertise, encouragement, exercise of vision and for consideration in joining
our alliance. We exist for and because of our members. As we turn some new pages we know we can count on
you for continued support, feedback, and to instill upon all of us a sense of purpose, a sense of commitment,
and a steadfast loyalty to the protection of our nation’s critical infrastructure.
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