What does the term national critical infrastructure mean? What is the primary goal of the National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP)? What is the NIPP’s risk management framework, and how does it help protect the national critical infrastructure? (Minimum of 250 words)
How many critical infrastructure sectors are currently recognized at the national level? Which critical infrastructure sectors are most important to the nation’s national security and standard of living? How would the destruction or incapacitation of these sectors affect daily life? (Minimum of 250 words)
Name two agencies or departments that protect the national critical infrastructure? What are their specific roles and responsibilities? Why is collaboration amongst these agencies and departments important to the protection of national critical infrastructure? Provide examples. (Minimum of 250 words)