InfraGard is an organization dedicated to the protection of the people and infrastructure here in the United States. In order to maintain a level of trust within the membership, all applicants undergo a background check performed by the FBI (for this reason InfraGard membership is currently limited to United States citizens). Applications are then screened according to a defined criteria and then passed to the local chapter for final acceptance. The InfraGard vetted membership consists of thousands of subject matter experts across all 16 critical infrastructures. These members include business professionals, academia, government, state, local and tribal government, law enforcement, and military dedicated to support the mission and protection of the critical infrastructure and our people. As a member of one of the 84 local InfraGard Member Alliances (IMAs) you will gain an understanding of the threats posed by criminals and foreign adversaries. You will have access to information and tools that will equip you with the most current best practices. Additional member benefits include:
