The NIPP partnership model provides a framework used to promote and facilitate sector and cross-sector planning, coordination, collaboration and information sharing for security and resilience, involving all levels of government and private sector entities.

As the nature of the critical infrastructure risk environment precludes any one entity from managing risks entirely on its own, partners benefit from access to knowledge and capabilities that would otherwise be unavailable to them.

Many critical infrastructure sectors have worked to establish stable and representative partnerships, managing transitions in leadership and broadening the range of members and skill sets needed to accomplish collective goals.

Through trusted relationships and information sharing, Federal agencies gain a better understanding of the risks and preparedness posture associated with critical infrastructure. This allows entities to make more informed decisions when identifying and addressing national critical infrastructure priorities.