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1 online resource (ii, 38 pages) : color illustrations |
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text txt rdacontent |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
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"November 2021." |
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"GAO-22-104462." |
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Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
Background. -- CISA has identified physical, cyber-related, and human threats to the communications sector. -- CISA supports the security and resilience of the communications sector through incident management and information-sharing. -- CISA has not assessed its support to the communications sector nor updated its sector plan. -- Conclusions. -- Recommendations for executive action. -- Agency comments. -- Appendices. |
| Summary |
The Communications Sector, one of 16 critical infrastructure sectors, is vital to the United States. Its incapacitation or destruction could have a debilitating impact on the safety and security of our nation. The private sector owns and operates the majority of communications infrastructure, including broadcast, cable, satellite, wireless, and wireline systems and networks. DHS's CISA is the lead federal agency responsible for supporting the security and resilience of the sector. GAO examined (1) the security threats CISA has identified to the sector, (2) how CISA supports the sector, and (3) the extent to which CISA has assessed its support and emergency preparedness for the sector. GAO is making three recommendations to CISA, including that CISA assess the effectiveness of its support to the Communications Sector, and revise its Communications Sector-Specific Plan. |
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Online resource; title from PDF cover page (GAO, viewed November 24, 2021). |
| Subject |
United States. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency -- Rules and practice -- Evaluation.
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Telecommunication -- Security measures -- United States.
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Broadcasting -- Security measures -- United States.
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Artificial satellites in telecommunication -- Security measures -- United States.
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Broadband communication systems -- Security measures -- United States.
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Emergency management -- United States.
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Infrastructure (Economics) -- Security measures -- United States.
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Télécommunications -- États-Unis -- Sécurité -- Mesures.
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Radiodiffusion -- États-Unis -- Sécurité -- Mesures.
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Satellites artificiels dans les télécommunications -- États-Unis -- Sécurité -- Mesures.
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Systèmes de télécommunications à large bande -- États-Unis -- Sécurité -- Mesures.
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Infrastructure (Economics) -- Security measures
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Emergency management
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Telecommunication -- Security measures
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United States https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJtxgQXMWqmjMjjwXRHgrq
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| Added Author |
Gordon, Leslie V.
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| Added Title |
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency should assess the effectiveness of its actions to support the communications sector |
| Running Title |
Communications critical infrastructure |
| Gpo Item No. |
0546-D (online) |
| Sudoc No. |
GA 1.13:GAO-22-104462 |
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