Download or read book Critical Infrastructure Protection: DHS Needs to Better Address Its Cybersecurity Responsibilities written by David Powner and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2009-03 with total page 19 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recent cyber attacks demonstrate the potentially devastating impact these pose to our nation¿s computer systems and to the fed. operations and critical infrastructures that they support. They also highlight that we need to be vigilant against individuals and groups with malicious intent, such as criminals, terrorists, and nation-states perpetuating these attacks. The Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) is the focal point for coordinating cybersecurity, including responsibility for protecting systems that support critical infrastructures, a practice commonly referred to as cyber critical infrastructure protection. This report summarizes key reports and associated recommendations aimed at securing our nation¿s cyber critical infrastructure.