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The benefits of joining InfraGard include:
- Network with other companies that help maintain our national infrastructure. Quick Fact: 350 of our nation's Fortune 500 have a representative in InfraGard.
- Gain access to an FBI secure communication network complete with VPN encrypted website, webmail, listservs, message boards and much more.
- Learn time-sensitive, infrastructure related security information from government sources such as DHS and the FBI.
- Get invitations and discounts to important training seminars and conferences.
- Best of all, there is no cost to join InfraGard
All InfraGard members are associated with a local chapter. There is no 'National' membership. Visit the chapters page to find a chapter near you.
InfraGard is an organization dedicated to the protection of the United States and the American people. 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 (individual chapters may have more strict criteria).
Along with your InfraGard membership comes great responsibility. We value active members who are willing to devote their time, effort and talent to help build this organization and achieve our goals of protecting the American people. You will be a representative of the nation's largest volunteer organization dedicated to critical infrastructure protection.
Finally, before you fill out your application, please read the InfraGard Code of Ethics and browse the other Policies and Procedures. As a member of InfraGard, you will be expected to abide by these guidelines.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply at a local chapter meeting. Chapter coordinators, leaders and members can help answer questions about InfraGard membership and the application process.
To make application processing easier, typed applications are required.
To fill out an application:
- Open the Membership Application (PDF format ) * Adobe version 5.0 or higher required
- Read the application completely before filling it out
- Print out your completed application
- Sign and date page four (4) of the application
- Mail your completed application to a chapter coordinator.
NOTE: Handwritten applications and PO Boxes will not be accepted.
Once submitted, your application will be processed as quickly as possible. You will be notified of your InfraGard membership status. While your application is being processed, you are encouraged to attend open chapter meetings.
InfraGard Qualified Substitutes for Records Check
The following United States Government-issued Security Clearances are Qualified Substitutes for the records check required for InfraGard Membership:
- Confidential
- Secret
- Top Secret
An InfraGard Applicant/Member may submit evidence of their possession of one of the above clearances to expedite the initial processing and periodic renewal of their InfraGard Membership.
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