Ruppersberger to Speak at Launch of New National Cybersecurity Center

(Arlington, Virginia) - Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD) will join Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and other Members of Congress and speak at the launch of the National Cybersecurity & Communications Integration Center (NCCIC) in Arlington, Va., on Friday, October 30, 2009. 

Our nation’s cyber networks control much of what we do every day.  They power our computers, our cell phones, our Blackberries, and our I-pods.  They power the electrical grid that allows us to turn the lights on, the classified military and intelligence networks that keep us safe, and the broadband networks that link our homes, our schools, and our hospitals. 

Congressman Ruppersberger is Chairman of the Technical and Tactical Intelligence Subcommittee, and a Member of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee.  Congressman Ruppersberger believes we must be vigilant as we work to protect our nation’s infrastructure.   

The NCCIC, a new unified operations center, will improve national efforts to address threats and incidents involving our nation’s critical infrastructure by creating a consolidated 24-hour watch and warning center for cyber security coordination. 

     WHO:       Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD) 
                       Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano

     WHAT:      Ruppersberger to Speak at Launch of NCCIC 

    WHEN:      10 a.m., Friday, October 30, 2009 

    WHERE:    National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center  
                        Ballston Plaza Complex
                       1110 North Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22201
                        *Once in building, go to 7th floor*

Media must RSVP to Preston Werntz at preston.werntz@dhs.gov no later than 8:30 a.m. on Friday, October 30, 2009.

Video and still photography will be pooled.  Cameras and other electronics except voice recorders will not be permitted.  Public parking is available beneath the building but space is limited.

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