Critical Infrastructure Protection
/ˈkrɪtɪkəl ˌɪnfrəˈstrʌktʃər prəˌtɛkʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal and policy measures designed to secure and safeguard vital physical and cyber systems essential to national security, economic stability, public health, and safety.
The government enacted new regulations on critical infrastructure protection to prevent cyber attacks on power grids.
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- critical infrastructure protection
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Commentary
The term often appears in statutes and policy documents related to national security and emergency management; careful definition is important to delineate scope and responsible entities.
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