Government Facilities Sector
The Government Facilities Sector includes buildings, systems, networks, and other assets owned or leased by federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial governments. These facilities support the delivery of essential public services and the day-to-day operation of government, ranging from administrative offices and courthouses to schools, national laboratories, and other public institutions.
Overview
Government facilities vary widely in size, purpose, location, and accessibility. Some are open to the public and serve large numbers of visitors each day, while others contain sensitive operations, information, personnel, or functions that require significant security. The sector also includes educational facilities and other specialized government assets and functions.
These facilities depend on energy, communications, information technology, water, transportation, emergency services, and numerous other infrastructure systems to maintain operations and provide public services. Government organizations must also protect sensitive information and maintain continuity of essential functions during emergencies and disruptions.
Protecting the Government Facilities Sector requires cybersecurity, physical security, emergency preparedness, continuity planning, access control, information protection, and resilience against natural and human-caused hazards. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the General Services Administration share Sector Risk Management Agency responsibilities for the Government Facilities Sector.
