Critical Infrastructure In Central Ohio
Learn about the 16 critical infrastructure sectors defined by Presidential Policy Directive 21 and how Central Ohio IMA works to protect them in Central Ohio.
Critical Infrastructure Sectors
Central Ohio is home to a diverse and interconnected network of critical infrastructure — from major financial institutions and healthcare systems to energy providers, transportation corridors, and water treatment facilities. Protecting these systems is at the heart of everything Central Ohio InfraGard does.
Presidential Policy Directive 21 (PPD-21) defines 16 critical infrastructure sectors considered so vital to the United States that their incapacity or destruction would have a debilitating impact on national security, economic stability, or public health and safety.
Presidential Policy Directive 21 (PPD-21): Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience defines 16 critical infrastructure sectors, described below.
Chemical
Chemical manufacturing, storage, and distribution facilities.
Commercial Facilities
Sites where large crowds gather for shopping, entertainment, and lodging.
Communications
Telecommunications networks, broadcast media, and internet services.
Critical Manufacturing
Manufacturing industries vital to economic prosperity and continuity.
Dams
Dam projects, navigation locks, levees, and other water retention systems.
Defense Industrial Base
Companies that provide products and services for military operations.
Emergency Services
Law enforcement, fire, EMS, and emergency management organizations.
Energy
Electricity generation, oil, and natural gas production and distribution.
Financial Services
Banking, securities, insurance, and other financial institutions.
Food and Agriculture
Farms, food processing, and distribution networks.
Government Facilities
Federal, state, and local government buildings and facilities.
Healthcare and Public Health
Hospitals, clinics, public health agencies, and medical supply chains.
Information Technology
Hardware, software, IT systems, and internet-based services.
Nuclear Reactors, Materials, and Waste
Nuclear power plants, research reactors, and radioactive materials.
Transportation Systems
Aviation, highway, maritime, rail, and transit systems.
Water and Wastewater Systems
Drinking water and wastewater treatment facilities.
Is Your Sector Represented?
Central Ohio InfraGard welcomes professionals from all 16 critical infrastructure sectors. If your industry is listed above and you're a U.S. citizen committed to protecting it, we want you at the table.