​The nation’s critical infrastructure provides essential services for the functioning of the both the American society and its economy.

NEMA and MITA member companies interface with several of the 16 critical infrastructure sectors identified in Presidential Policy Directive 21, “Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience.” Additionally, President Obama ordered a consultative process to coordinate improvements to the cybersecurity of critical infrastructure sectors in Executive Order 13636, “Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity.”

NEMA’s Cyber/Physical Security Strategic Initiative represents a focused effort of electrical, medical imaging, and radiation therapy manufacturers working together in defense and support of this critical infrastructure essential to national and economic security.