National Strategy for the Physical Protection of Critical Infrastructures and Key Assets

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The National Strategy for Physical Protection of Critical Infrastructures and Key Assets serves as a critical bridge between the National Strategy for Homeland Security and a national protection plan to be developed by the Department of Homeland Security. The strategic objectives that underpin the national infrastructure and key asset protection effort include: Identifying and assuring the protection of those infrastructure and assets we deem most critical; Providing timely warning and assuring the protection of those infrastructures and assets that face a specific, imminent threat; and Assuring the protection of other infrastructures and assets that may become targets over time by pursuing specific initiatives and enabling a collaborative environment between the public and private sector.

Table of Contents Letter from the President (PDF - 435k) Executive Summary (PDF - 54k) Introduction (PDF - 58k) The Case for Action (PDF - 73k) National Policy and Guiding Principles (PDF - 53k) Organizing and Partnering for Critical Infrastructure and Key Asset Protection (PDF - 74k) Cross-Sector Security Priorities (PDF - 176k) Securing Critical Infrastructures (PDF - 573k) Protecting Key Assets (PDF - 242k) Conclusion (PDF - 44k) Acronyms (PDF - 20k)