National Strategies for the Protection of Critical Infrastructures against Cyber Attack [Paperback]by Stephen J. Lukasik and Seymour Goodman and David LonghurstThis book is OUT OF PRINT You may be able to find a copy at ABE Books Description of National Strategies for the Protection of Critical Infrastructures against Cyber AttackThe year 2000 Millenium Bug raised awareness amongst governments of the increasing dependency that key elements of the national infrastructure have on computer systems. The dependency on networked computers has now reached a point where a failure of key computer systems could lead to significant impact on national life, government and the economy. National security analysts have been concerned over the possibility that critical computer systems could be a target for strategic attack. The national infrastructure consists of a range key services that are essential for supporting everyday activities within a nation, including energy provision, transportation, telecommunications, finance, water distribution and food production. In addition there are a range of others, such as law and order and financial services, that are part of both national and local infrastructures. This book defines national strategies for improving resilience of computer systems and networks against attack on critical elements of the infrastructure. Strategic options include key actions that government and private owners can take, ranging from deterrence, protection, reaction and recovery.Title Information
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