Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure
Cybersecurity for critical infrastructure is the protection of systems that daily life depends on, such as electric grids, water plants, pipelines, financial networks, and hospitals. Much of this infrastructure is privately owned, so government and industry share the job.
People usually ask which agency coordinates security across sectors, how threat information is shared, and what expectations apply to contractors and operators. They also ask how high-level advisers in the White House weigh major cyber threats and how national defense enters the picture.
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