High-grade web-based U.S. public-private information exchange channel for security related news, information, and best practices.
Run by and for American companies overseas.
Established in 1985 by U.S. Secretary of State George P. Schultz and prominent American companies to promote cooperation between the U.S. Government and private sector worldwide on security issues.
Includes outreach program for its 3,500-plus members worldwide to assist U.S. private sector with establishing and maintaining Country Councils for implementing and maintaining its in-country overseas security information-sharing concept.
Administered by the US Department of State and supported by Prudential PLC, Marymount University, and the (U.S.) Federal Bureau of Investigation, National Security Agency, National Counterintelligence Office, Transportation Security Administration, Secret Service, Department of Homeland Security, Coast Guard.
What OSAC Does
Maintains continuing liaison and provides for operational security cooperation between the U.S. State Department and the Private Sector.
Recommends methods and provides materials for coordinating security planning and implementing security programs.
Recommends methods to protect the competitiveness of American businesses operating worldwide.
Gauges threats to U.S. private sector investment, personnel, facilities and intellectual property in conjunction with RISC (Research & Information Support Center)
Maintains website for exchanging information on security incidents/overseas threats.
What OSAC Can Do for You
Offers free membership to a world class security information source.
Offers free consultative assistance on security matters.
Provides firm with a focal point to contact US Government and obtain assistance with security problems/issues.
Facilitates source-protected information exchange among OSAC members.
Offers insight into current security subjects at half-day seminars.
Facilitates professional networking with other major U.S. firms.