Critical InfrastructureThis week, you will discuss those critical infrastructure sectors you feel are most at risk and why, as well as the manner in which certain Federal documents affect the private

Critical Infrastructure

This week, you will discuss those critical infrastructure sectors you feel are most at risk and why, as well as the manner in which certain Federal documents affect the private sector related to the protection of such critical infrastructure.

As this week’s readings established, our nation’s capabilities, and thus security, is highly dependent upon each of its sixteen critical infrastructure sectors. With this in mind: 

1. Offer your opinion as to the two critical infrastructure sectors you feel are currently most at risk. Offer sound reasoning as to why you hold this position (support your position with appropriate resource material), and highlight the role the private sector can play in decreasing this risk.

In 2013, President  Obama issued both Presidential Policy Directive (PPD 21) and Executive Order 13636 (both among this week's assigned readings), documents focused upon critical infrastructure security and resilience, with a specific focus upon the issue of cyber security. 

2. In reviewing these two documents, provide information as to the private sector's specific role in achieving the overall objectives of PPD 21 & EO 13636.

Be sure to support your responses with information from the assigned and available readings.

Instructions: Your initial post should be at least 350 words.

Forum posts are graded on timeliness, relevance, knowledge of the weekly readings, and the quality of original ideas. Sources utilized to support answers are to be cited in accordance with the APA writing style by providing a general parenthetical citation (reference the author, year and page number) within your post. Refer to grading rubric for additional details concerning grading criteria.

Initial Post Due: Thursday, by 11:55pm, ET

https://www.dhs.gov/critical-infrastructure-sectors