End-User Cyber Security Education

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What is the purpose of critical infrastructure protection (CIP)?

The purpose of critical infrastructure protection (CIP) is to secure the infrastructure of organizations in critical industries, such as agriculture, energy, food, and transportation, against cyber threats, natural disasters, and terrorist threats.

What are some examples of critical infrastructures that CIP aims to protect?

CIP aims to protect critical infrastructures such as supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, industrial control systems (ICS), and operational technology (OT).

What are the 16 major sectors considered critical to national infrastructure?

The 16 major sectors considered critical to national infrastructure are: Chemical, Commercial facilities, Communications, Critical manufacturing, Dams, Defense industrial base, Emergency services, Energy, Financial services, Food and agriculture, Government facilities, Healthcare and public health, Information technology, Nuclear reactors, materials, and waste, Transportation systems, and Water and wastewater systems.

What are some popular CIP solutions from Fortinet?

Popular CIP solutions from Fortinet include SCADA for securing critical infrastructure and OT for critical infrastructure protection. Signup and view all the answers

How does CIP ensure the protection of critical infrastructures?

CIP ensures the protection of critical infrastructures by securing them against cyber threats, natural disasters, and terrorist threats. This involves securing SCADA systems, ICS, and OT, which are essential components of critical infrastructures. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of parents in protecting critical infrastructure?

The text does not mention any specific role for parents in protecting critical infrastructure. The section on 'Parents, take control' is not related to critical infrastructure protection. Signup and view all the answers

How does CIP differ from the tips provided for protecting private information?

CIP focuses on securing the critical infrastructures of organizations in key industries, such as energy, transportation, and healthcare, against cyber threats, natural disasters, and terrorist threats. In contrast, the tips provided earlier in the text are focused on how individuals can protect their own private information, such as by being careful with what they click and share online. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of operational technology (OT) in critical infrastructure protection?

Operational technology (OT) plays a key role in critical infrastructure protection. OT systems, along with industrial control systems (ICS) and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, are critical infrastructures that need to be secured as part of CIP efforts. Signup and view all the answers

How does CIP ensure the protection of critical infrastructures against natural disasters?

According to the text, critical infrastructure protection (CIP) involves securing critical infrastructures against not only cyber threats, but also natural disasters. This suggests that CIP measures include strategies and technologies to make critical systems and networks more resilient and able to withstand the impact of natural disasters. Signup and view all the answers

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