Information on "Critical Infrastructures"
July 2012
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Jul 2012
Bulletin zur schweizerischen Sicherheitspolitik 2012
Author: Marco Wyss, Jonas Hagmann, Tibor Szvircsev Tresch, Daniel Trachsler, Tim Prior, Jonas Hagmann, Patricia Moser, Mirija Weber
Publisher: Center for Security Studies (CSS)
Das Bulletin 2012 zur schweizerischen Sicherheitspolitik deckt deckt in vier Artikeln ein breites Themenspektrum ab. More on «Bulletin zur schweizerischen Sicherheitspolitik 2012»
April 2012
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24 Apr 2012
Cybersecurity: Threats Impacting the Nation
Author: Gregory C Wilshusen
Publisher: US Government Accountability Office (GAO), Washington, DC
In this congressional testimony, it is argued that since nearly every aspect of US society increasingly depends upon information technology systems and networks, the vulnerability to cyber-based threats has also increased. More on «Cybersecurity: Threats Impacting the Nation» -
11 Apr 2012
Encouraging US Infrastructure Investment
Author: Scott Thomasson
Publisher: Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
This paper addresses a potential infrastructure debacle in the US and how to avoid it. More on «Encouraging US Infrastructure Investment» -
6 Apr 2012
Maritime Security: Coast Guard Efforts to Address Port Recovery and Salvage Response
Author: Stephen L Caldwell
Publisher: US Government Accountability Office (GAO), Washington, DC
This report discusses the US Coast Guard's role in preparing for potential disruptions to US ports, waterways, and vessels. More on «Maritime Security: Coast Guard Efforts to Address Port Recovery and Salvage Response» -
Apr 2012
PPPs in Security Policy: Opportunities and Limitations
Author: Manuel Suter
Publisher: Center for Security Studies (CSS)
The author of this analysis contends that cooperation between public and private actors has become an important instrument of domestic security policy. More on «PPPs in Security Policy: Opportunities and Limitations»
March 2012
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14 Mar 2012
Cybersecurity: Selected Legal Issues
Author: Edward C Liu, Gina Stevens, Kathleen Ann Ruane, Alissa M Dolan, Richard M Thompson
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report examines selected legal issues with regard to cybersecurity. More on «Cybersecurity: Selected Legal Issues»
January 2012
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Jan 2012
Raising Our Sights: Russian- American Strategic Restraint in an Age of Vulnerability
Author: David C Gompert, Michael Kofman
Publisher: Institute for National Strategic Studies (INSS)
In this policy brief, the author argues that the scope of strategic restraint between the US and Russia is insufficient given new strategic vulnerabilities brought about by technological change. More on «Raising Our Sights: Russian- American Strategic Restraint in an Age of Vulnerability» -
2012
The Power of Simplicity
Author: Jay Nibbe
Publisher: Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS)
This report suggests that a more streamlined and simplified system can deliver a market-driven innovation policy that will help catalyze growth. More on «The Power of Simplicity» -
Jan 2012
Facility Security Committees
Author: US Department of Homeland Security
Publisher: US Government
The Interim Standard presented in this report establishes procedures for a Facility Security Committee (FSC) to use when presented with security issues that affect the entire facility. More on «Facility Security Committees» -
2012
Cyberwar as an Issue of International Law
Author: Kristin Bergtora Sandvik
Publisher: Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO)
While cyberwar is gaining recognition as a ‘fifth battlefield’, policy makers and the general public have insufficient knowledge about the legal and strategic implications of this development. More on «Cyberwar as an Issue of International Law»
