From: US GAO | Watchblog
Critical infrastructure—the facilities and systems that support banking, commerce, energy, and more—is vital to our national economy, security, and public health. It can also be vulnerable to cyber attacks, which are increasing in frequency, sophistication, and severity.
In the event of a major cyber attack against critical infrastructure, the Department of Defense may be called upon to support civil authorities with their response. Are they prepared to answer the call?
Today’s WatchBlog looks at whether DOD has enough of a plan in place to provide the necessary support after a cyber attack.
Who’s in charge?
When the Department of Homeland Security calls DOD for help with cyber incident response, who answers the phone? The answer depends on who you ask.
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