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Overview of National Infrastructure Protection

CHAPTER 3

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Homeland Security
Critical Infrastructure Assets

• Human Assets
• Physical Infrastructure
• Cyber Infrastructure

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The National Infrastructure Protection Plan
(Measurement of Effort)

• Accountability Measurement
• Guide Future Expenditures
• Provide an Estimate of Success

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The National Infrastructure Protection Plan and Risk Management Framework

• Risk Management
• Operations Research
• Program Evaluation

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Six Actions for Security Assets

• Set Security Goals
• Identify Assets, Systems, Networks and Functions
• Assess Risk
• Prioritize
• Implement Protective Programs
• Measure Effectiveness

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Critique of the National Infrastructure Protection Plan Model

• No Firm Established Security Goal
• Questionable Assurance of Asset Database
• No Adequate Determination of Consequences of Attacks on Specific Assets

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Bottom – Up Approach Review

• Allow For Review of Security Measures Across Various Industries
• Evaluate Systems in Terms of Cost and Effectiveness
• Will Lead to High Levels of Security in Terms of Asses Protection

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The Reality of Critical Infrastructure Protection State Responsibilities

• Organize and Plan for Homeland Security Events
• Utilize Infrastructure Risk Management
• Share Information With Private Sector and Other Government Entities
• Coordinate Activities With Agencies Involved with Homeland Security

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Key Critical Infrastructure Sectors

• Water – 170,000 Water Systems in U.S.
• Energy – Oil, Gas, and Electricity
• Airline Security – Cargo
• Hotel Security
• Transportation (Rail and Roadways)