Department of Homeland Security

The textbook defines critical infrastructure as “the assets’ systems and networks, whether physical or virtual, so vital that their incapacitation or destruction would have a debilitating effect on security, national economic security, public health or safety.” 

For this week’s writing assignment, please create a report that answers the following questions:

• Provide a brief description of 3-5 CIKR that exist within your community.
• Select one CIKR and identify the private and public partnership structure.
• What Sector-Specific Agency would be responsible for providing institutional knowledge / and specialized expertise for your CIKR?
• Conduct a risk assessment by identifying the threat (natural and manmade), vulnerabilities and consequence to your CIKR.
• What activities would you implement to help manage your risk?
• How would you evaluate the effectiveness of your activities?
• How would information be shared throughout the process?

Paper Submission Requirements:

• Your response should be 3-5 pages in length (double spaced).
• Paper must include a “reference page” not included in the 3-5-page minimum.
• Use APA format.