Strategy for Cyber-Physical Resilience: Fortifying Our Critical Infrastructure for a Digital World

Summary

A February 2024 report by the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) addresses the growing vulnerabilities of U.S. critical cyber-physical infrastructure to various threats. It highlights significant incidents, such as the 2021 Texas power crisis that affected over 4.5 million homes and the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack that shut down 5,500 miles of pipelines for four days. The strategy proposes key recommendations, including establishing critical infrastructure performance goals, defining a "Top 10" list of leading indicator metrics, and enhancing R&D, government capacity, and industry accountability. Specific quantitative targets include ensuring no more than 50,000 people are without essential services for over 7 days, and implementing stress tests for internet denial and manual control for at least 24 hours.

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