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Office of Security and Safety Performance Assurance Website
Title: Office of Security and Safety Performance Assurance Website
Date: February 6, 2006
Institution: Department of Energy and DHS
Bibliographic Entry: “Office of Security and Safety Performance Assurance Website” (2006). Department of Energy
Electronic Link: http://www.ssa.doe.gov/
Key Words: Office of Security and Safety Performance Assurance, Department of Energy, Security Technology, Critical Infrastructure, Energy Assurance, Energy Efficiency
Summary of Key Issues, Points, Conclusions:
The Office of Security and Safety Performance Assurance (SSA) works to ensure various aspects of America’s energy infrastructure are appropriately secured, and function with a high level of efficiency. The primary goal of the SSA is to ensure that the assets of the Department of Energy remain secure, and to this end it has implemented several advanced security technologies and procedures. The SSA is subdivided into seven branches which all have unique aspects of infrastructure protection to monitor. These subdivisions include: The National Training Center; Office of Security Operations; Office of Technology and Field Assistance; Office of Independent Oversight; Office of Classification; Office of Security Policy; and Office of Material Control and Accountability.
On the SSA website, individuals can learn about the organizational structure of the SSA, as well as visit each subdivisions specific website. The website also provides information on SSA’s mission, and goals, as well as how each subdivision of the SSA works to achieve the SSA’s main goal of securing the nation’s energy resources. The SSA also makes available its publications on security and technology concerning the energy infrastructure on its website.
Name of Researcher: Aaron Pinnick
Institution: Integrative Center for Homeland Security
Date Posted: February 6, 2006