Since the attacks on America on September 11, 2001, both government and the private sector have been obligated to reexamine their mission in enhancing national security. Recognizing the critical role of these two entities, the Illinois Terrorism Task Force (ITTF), the Statewide Terrorism & Intelligence Center (STIC), and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) are partnering with members of the private sector to form the Private Sector Alliance Project to promote a culture of information sharing and partnership between public safety agencies and the private sector.  

The Private Sector Alliance Project consists of two interdependent programs: Infrastructure Security Awareness (ISA) and the Mutual Aid Response Network (MARN).