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GA 1.13:GAO-08-119T
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REPORT
GAOREPORTS-GAO-08-119T
GAO-08-119T
Command and control systems
Computer systems
Critical infrastructure
Cyber security
Homeland security
Information infrastructure
Information security
Information technology
Private sector
Risk assessment
Risk management
Strategic planning
Security standards
Testimony
A77410
Critical Infrastructure Protection: Multiple Efforts to Secure Control Systems Are Under Way, but Challenges Remain
Control systems--computer-based systems that monitor and control
sensitive processes--perform vital functions in many of our
nation's critical infrastructures such as electric power
generation, transmission, and distribution; oil and gas refining;
and water treatment and distribution. The disruption of control
systems could have a significant impact on public health and
safety, which makes securing them a national priority. GAO was
asked to testify on portions of its report on control systems
security being released today. This testimony summarizes the
cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and the potential impact of
attacks on control systems; identifies private sector
initiatives; and assesses the adequacy of public sector
initiatives to strengthen the cyber security of control systems.
To address these objectives, GAO met with federal and private
sector officials to identify risks, initiatives, and challenges.
GAO also compared agency plans to best practices for securing
critical infrastructures.
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/GAOREPORTS-GAO-08-119T/html/GAOREPORTS-GAO-08-119T.htm
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/GAOREPORTS-GAO-08-119T/pdf/GAOREPORTS-GAO-08-119T.pdf
GAO-08-119T
https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/GAOREPORTS-GAO-08-119T
Testimony
GAO-08-119T; Critical Infrastructure Protection: Multiple Efforts to Secure Control Systems Are Under Way, but Challenges Remain;
Command and control systems
Computer systems
Critical infrastructure
Cyber security
Homeland security
Information infrastructure
Information security
Information technology
Private sector
Risk assessment
Risk management
Strategic planning
Security standards