§ 651. Definitions

In this part:

• (1) The term “critical infrastructure information” has the meaning given the term in section 671 of this title .
• (2) The term “cybersecurity risk” has the meaning given the term in section 659 of this title .
• (3) The term “cybersecurity threat” has the meaning given the term in section 1501(5) of this title .
• (4) The term “national cybersecurity asset response activities” means—
  • (A) furnishing cybersecurity technical assistance to entities affected by cybersecurity risks to protect assets, mitigate vulnerabilities, and reduce impacts of cyber incidents;
  • (B) identifying other entities that may be at risk of an incident and assessing risk to the same or similar vulnerabilities;
  • (C) assessing potential cybersecurity risks to a sector or region, including potential cascading effects, and developing courses of action to mitigate such risks;
  • (D) facilitating information sharing and operational coordination with threat response; and
  • (E) providing guidance on how best to utilize Federal resources and capabilities in a timely, effective manner to speed recovery from cybersecurity risks.
• (5) The term “Sector-Specific Agency” means a Federal department or agency, designated by law or presidential directive, with responsibility for providing institutional knowledge and specialized expertise of a sector, as well as leading, facilitating, or supporting programs and associated activities of its designated critical infrastructure sector in the all hazards environment in coordination with the Department.
• (6) The term “sharing” has the meaning given the term in section 659 of this title .