Critical Infrastructures : Background, Policy, and Implementation

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Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

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Discusses background and implementation of Presidential Decision Directive No. 63, which developed and implemented policy to protect U.S. critical infrastructures from physical threats and cyber at...

Discusses background and implementation of Presidential Decision Directive No. 63, which developed and implemented policy to protect U.S. critical infrastructures from physical threats and cyber attacks. Describes Bush Administration restructuring of infrastructure protection programs, including the role of DHS. Outlines policy implementation by Federal agencies, and highlights issues of Congressional interest.

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