CRS Issue Statement on Critical Infrastructure Security

Abstract

The nation's health, wealth, security, and quality of life rely on the production and distribution of certain goods and services (safe drinking water, electricity, fuels, etc.). The array of physical assets, processes, information, and people that facilitate this production and distribution have been referred to as the nation's critical infrastructure. Following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, government at all levels has focused greater attention on the vulnerability of critical infrastructure and on how best to enhance its protection.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 12, 2010
Accession Number
ADA514725

Entities

People

  • John D. Moteff

Organizations

  • Library of Congress

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Congress
  • Department Of Homeland Security
  • Drinking Water
  • Governments
  • Health
  • Homeland Security
  • Infrastructure
  • Law
  • Local Governments
  • National Governments
  • National Security
  • Natural Resources
  • Personnel Management
  • Public Health
  • Quality Of Life
  • Security
  • United States Government

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  • Military and Counterinsurgency Studies.
  • Systems Analysis and Design