In terms of critical infrastructure and key resources (CIKR), an
asset
is a person, structure, facility, information, material, or a process that has value. For example, in the transportation sector, a bridge would be an asset.
A
network
is a group of related components that interact with each other or share information to perform a function. For example, a light rail system that crosses multiple jurisdictions in a large metropolitan area would be considered a network.
A
system
is any combination of facilities, personnel, equipment, procedures, and communications integrated for a specific purpose. For example, the U.S. interstate highways comprise a system within the transportation sector.
A
sector
consists of a logical collection of interconnected assets, systems, or networks that provide a common function to society, the economy, or the government. For example, the transportation sector consists of vast, open, accessible, interconnected systems, which include the aviation, maritime, pipeline, highway, freight rail, and mass-transit systems.
Address the following in 3–4 pages:
For each of the 18 CIKR sectors, identify 1
–
2 local examples of critical infrastructure.
Briefly describe the examples, and explain how they are operated and utilized.
Provide any information that you feel is unique to each sector.
In your local community, research the infrastructure, and identify one particular element that may be of particular interest to a terrorist or vulnerable to natural or manmade disaster.
Are there any protective measures in place to ensure its safety? Describe.
Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.
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1. In terms of critical infrastructure and key resources (CIKR), an
asset
is a person, structure, facility, information, material, or a
process that has value. For example, in the transportation
sector, a bridge would be an asset.
A
network
is a group of related components that interact with each other or
share information to perform a function. For example, a light
rail system that crosses multiple jurisdictions in a large
metropolitan area would be considered a network.
A
system
is any combination of facilities, personnel, equipment,
procedures, and communications integrated for a specific
purpose. For example, the U.S. interstate highways comprise a
system within the transportation sector.
A
sector
consists of a logical collection of interconnected assets,
systems, or networks that provide a common function to society,
the economy, or the government. For example, the
transportation sector consists of vast, open, accessible,
interconnected systems, which include the aviation, maritime,
pipeline, highway, freight rail, and mass-transit systems.
Address the following in 3–4 pages:
For each of the 18 CIKR sectors, identify 1
–
2 local examples of critical infrastructure.
Briefly describe the examples, and explain how they are
operated and utilized.
Provide any information that you feel is unique to each sector.
In your local community, research the infrastructure, and
identify one particular element that may be of particular interest
to a terrorist or vulnerable to natural or manmade disaster.
2. Are there any protective measures in place to ensure its safety?
Describe.
Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.
