CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION: Update to National Infrastructure Protection Plan Includes Increased Emphasis on Risk Management and Resilience

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Abstract:

According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), there are thousands of facilities in the United States that if destroyed by a disaster could cause casualties, economic losses, or disruptions to national security. The Homeland Security Act of 2002 gave DHS responsibility for leading and coordinating the nations effort to protect critical infrastructure and key resources (CIKR).

Author(s):
Caldwell, Stephen L
Author Organization(s):
United States Government Accountability Office
Funding Organization(s):
United States Government Accountability Office, Washington , DC
Document Type:
Technical Report/Congressional Report
Publication Date:
2010 Mar 01
Pagination:
48

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution Code:
A - Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement: Public Release

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Collection: TRECMS
Subject Terms
Modernization Areas:
Cyber
Communities of Interest:
Cyber; Engineered Resilient Systems
Descriptor(s):
national security, risk analysis, united states government, department of homeland security, homeland security, information systems, risk, risk management, governments, vulnerability, infrastructure, national governments, public health, security, transportation, united states, cyber threats
Subject Categories:
Behavioral and Social Sciences; Mechanical, Industrial, Civil and Marine Engineering
Creation Date:
2022 Sep 01
Update Date:
2022 Nov 09