US Senate passes bill to extend CFATS

July 10, 2020

The US Senate introduced and passed bipartisan legislation (S. 4148) to extend the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) statute for three years.

Measuring Industry Progress after CFATS

Carlos Barbosa

October 9, 2012

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The Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards, or CFATS, is a program administered by the Department of Homeland Security with the aim of protecting “high-risk” chemical facilities across the United States.

Mapping Alternative Routes to CFATS Compliance

Carlos Barbosa

August 14, 2012

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Chemical companies seeking to comply with federal Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) regulations have focused almost entirely on using the Department of Homeland Security's Web-based Chemical Security Assessment Tool (CSAT) to create and submit a Site Security Plan.

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Iowa Senator Seeks Answers about CFATS Allegations

August 8, 2012

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Recent allegations of mismanagement and spending abuse by the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards program has Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley seeking answers from Janet Napolitano.

7 Ways Automated Identity Management Solves CFATS, RBPS Standards

Ajay Jain

July 10, 2012

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It has been five years since the Department of Homeland Security introduced the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS), a program designed to secure the nation's chemical infrastructure by identifying high risk chemical facilities and requiring them to implement risk-based performance standards.

House Subcommittee Approves CFATS Extension

April 18, 2011

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The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection & Security Technologies approved a bill (H.R. 901) that would extend the Department of Homeland Security's Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards another seven years.

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This month in Security magazine, we bring you our 2020 Most Influential People in Security annual report, where we highlight 22 industry leaders, their path to security, careers, goals and guidance for future security professionals. Industry experts discuss the evolution of ransomware, houses of worship security, cybersecurity standards, security careers in investigations and the unifying power of security. Diane Ritchey, past Editor-in-Chief, says goodbye and thank you to our readers.

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