The public and private relationship in operating and protecting critical infrastructure requires a strong working partnership. Protecting the critical infrastructure poses a difficult challenge because democratic societies by their nature are interactive, open and accessible. Because of the growing digital connectivity (and interdependence) of both IT and industrial control systems, critical infrastructure is facing an evolving and sophisticated array of cybersecurity challenges. A cornerstone of that approach is creating Public Private Partnerships (PPP) based upon risk management frameworks. In the federal civilian sector DHS’s new agency, Critical Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) puts a keen focus on DHS’s integral role in cyber preparedness, response and resilience for critical infrastructure.

Source: Forbes May 06, 2019 05:15 UTC