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LLNL Emergency Plan <br />Rev-22 <br />January 2017 <br /> <br /> 12 <br />1.3.6 Operational Emergency Termination and Recovery <br />The emergency will be terminated by the ED when the emergency condition is stabilized and <br />with the input of the IC and, if activated, the Emergency Management Team and offsite decision- <br />makers. This concurrence assures there is no longer a threat to employee safety, the public, the <br />environment, or national security. See Section 11 of the Emergency Plan for emergency <br />termination and recovery. <br />1.3.7 Emergencies Caused by Cyber Attacks <br />With respect to LLNL Information Technology (IT) system networks, both classified and <br />unclassified, there are a variet y of human-caused intentional activities that may pose a threat <br />event to these networks, such as a cyber attack against critical infrastructure at LLNL. The <br />LLNL Cyber Security Program Plan establishes the policies and practices utilized at LLNL to <br />address cyber incidents and intentional attacks on LLNL IT networks. Response to cyber attacks <br />is coordinated in accordance with the LLNL Cyber Security Program Plan and managed by the <br />Cyber Security Program within the LLNL Office of the Chief Information Officer. Specific <br />responses are further covered by the Network System Protection and Monitoring team in <br />accordance with the emergency response handling procedures. If the consequences of a cyber <br />attack impact critical LLNL infrastructure or activities and cause events that are deemed a <br />significant emergency or an Operational Emergency (see Section 5.1), the emergency response <br />aspects of the cyber attack will be responded to in accordance with the LLNL Emergency Plan <br />and applicable procedures and NNSA’s Information Conditions (INFOCON) guidance which <br />identifies attack levels and LLNL actions of computer network attacks and computer network <br />exploitation conditions. <br />1.4 Site Description <br />1.4.1 Overview Including Function and Mission <br />LLNL is operated and managed by LLNS, LLC. <br />LLNL is a premier research and development institution for science and technology applied to <br />national security. It is responsible for ensuring that the nation’s nuclear weapons remain safe, <br />secure, and reliable. LLNL also applies its expertise to prevent the spread and use of weapons of <br />mass destruction and strengthen homeland security. <br />LLNL’s national security mission requires special multidisciplinary capabilities that are also <br />used to pursue programs in advanced defense technologies, energy, environment, biosciences, <br />and basic science to meet important national needs. These activities enhance the competencies <br />needed for LLNL’s defining national security mission. <br />The Laboratory serves as a resource to the U.S. government and is a partner with industry and <br />academia. Safe, secure, and efficient operations and scientific and technical excellence in its <br />programs are necessary to sustain public trust in the Laboratory.