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Critical infrastructure debate centers on control systems
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Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2009 03:48:26 -0500 (CDT)
http://fcw.com/articles/2009/04/22/web-critical-infrastructure-control-systems.aspx By Ben Bain FCW.com April 23, 2009 The debate continues over whether the government has enough cybersecurity authority over the privately owned industrial control systems that run critical infrastructure such as electricity, water and nuclear power systems. Some observers say the best approach is for the government to partner with the industry and nonfederal authorities that run the systems — as the Homeland Security Department now does. However, some critics say that approach isn't sufficient and new legislation is needed to make sure the systems that increasingly rely on information technology are safe from cyberattacks. The situation is complicated by the variety of industrial control systems, the ways they differ from standard IT systems, the many ways the systems are used by different sectors, and their increasing interconnectedness. As the government organization in charge of coordinating the national effort to improve critical infrastructure protection, DHS gives guidance to the nonfederal owners of infrastructure and works to develop partnerships to improve security through its National Cybersecurity Division’s Control Systems Security Program. [...]
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