Comprehensive National Cybersecurity Initiative

The Comprehensive National Cybersecurity Initiative (CNCI) outlines U.S. cybersecurity goals across multiple agencies including the Department of Homeland Security, the Office of Management and Budget, and the National Security Agency.

[3] However, in March 2010, the Obama administration declassified limited material about the project.

[4] The goals of the initiative include: establishing a front line of defense against network intrusion; defending the U.S. against the full spectrum of threats through counterintelligence; and strengthening the future cybersecurity environment through education, coordination and research.

[5] The main actions of the CNCI are:[6] On January 6, 2011, the National Security Agency (NSA) began building the first of a series of data centers pursuant to the program.

[7][8] The $1.5 billion Community Comprehensive National Cybersecurity Initiative Data Center, also known as the Utah Data Center, is located at Camp Williams, Utah.