Critical Infrastructure Research Repository (CIRR)
The Mission
CIRR strengthens the security and resilience of critical infrastructure by connecting stakeholders with trusted research, cybersecurity knowledge, and collaborative tools that support informed action and innovation.
About
The Critical Infrastructure Research Repository (CIRR) is a proposed national platform designed to improve the accessibility, coordination, and operational use of federally, state, and privately funded research related to energy systems, cybersecurity, and critical infrastructure resilience.
Supported through a collaborative initiative involving industry, academia, and public-sector stakeholders, CIRR seeks to address a longstanding challenge within the critical infrastructure sector: the fragmentation of research findings, technical studies, software tools, and operational knowledge across multiple agencies, laboratories, universities, and private organizations.
As the Nation modernizes its energy infrastructure and confronts increasingly sophisticated cyber and supply chain threats, infrastructure owners, manufacturers, utilities, and government agencies require faster access to trusted, actionable research and security insights.
Participating Organizations
Department of Energy
National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine
National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine
The U.S. Department of Energy serves as the primary federal partner and strategic sponsor for CIRR, providing leadership, coordination, and support for the advancement of energy security and critical infrastructure resilience research.
National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine
National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine
National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine serve as an independent convener and trusted advisor to support stakeholder engagement, public dialogue, and strategic guidance for CIRR development.
University of Missouri
National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine
University of Missouri
The University of Missouri serves as a lead academic and research coordination partner within CIRR, supporting research integration, stakeholder engagement, technical analysis, and platform development activities.
Critical Infrastructure Research Repository – FRI – The Financial Research Institute