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Framework for Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity

Framework for Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity

Full Title:  Framework for Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity
Author(s): N/A
Publisher(s):  National Institute of Standards and Technology
Publication Date: February 1, 2014
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The national and economic security of the United States depends on the reliable functioning of
critical infrastructure. Cybersecurity threats exploit the increased complexity and connectivity of
critical infrastructure systems, placing the Nation’s security, economy, and public safety and
health at risk. Similar to financial and reputational risk, cybersecurity risk affects a company’s
bottom line. It can drive up costs and impact revenue. It can harm an organization’s ability to
innovate and to gain and maintain customers.

To better address these risks, the President issued Executive Order 13636, “Improving Critical
Infrastructure Cybersecurity,” on February 12, 2013, which established that “[i]t is the Policy of
the United States to enhance the security and resilience of the Nation’s critical infrastructure and
to maintain a cyber environment that encourages efficiency, innovation, and economic prosperity
while promoting safety, security, business confidentiality, privacy, and civil liberties.” In
enacting this policy, the Executive Order calls for the development of a voluntary risk-based
Cybersecurity Framework – a set of industry standards and best practices to help organizations
manage cybersecurity risks. The resulting Framework, created through collaboration between
government and the private sector, uses a common language to address and manage
cybersecurity risk in a cost-effective way based on business needs without placing additional
regulatory requirements on businesses.

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