Title: Protective measures and vulnerability indices for the Enhanced Critical Infrastructure Protection Programme

Authors: Michael Collins; Frederic Petit; William Buehring; Ronald Fisher; Ronald Whitfield

Addresses: Argonne National Laboratory, 9700 S. Cass Ave. Lemont, IL 60439, USA. ' Argonne National Laboratory, 9700 S. Cass Ave. Lemont, IL 60439, USA. ' Argonne National Laboratory, 9700 S. Cass Ave. Lemont, IL 60439, USA. ' Argonne National Laboratory, 9700 S. Cass Ave. Lemont, IL 60439, USA. ' Argonne National Laboratory, 9700 S. Cass Ave. Lemont, IL 60439, USA

Abstract: Argonne National Laboratory in partnership with the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has developed a methodology to systematically evaluate the protection posture and vulnerability of critical infrastructure and key resources (CIKR). This vulnerability methodology is part of a larger effort by DHS called the Enhanced Critical Infrastructure Protection Programme, which seeks to mitigate vulnerabilities, enhance relationships, and improve information sharing between public and private entities. This methodology was constructed to be used in all CIKR sectors and to provide useful results to owners and operators of US facilities. The vulnerability index is also being used to assist DHS in analysing sector and subsector vulnerabilities, to identify potential ways to reduce vulnerabilities, and to assist in preparing sector risk estimates. The owner/operator also receives an analysis of the data collected for a specific asset, which gives an indication of the asset|s strengths and weaknesses with regard to security.

Keywords: critical infrastructures; critical infrastructure protection; vulnerability assessment; protective measure; risk management; mitigation security management; key resources.

DOI: 10.1504/IJCIS.2011.042976

International Journal of Critical Infrastructures, 2011 Vol.7 No.3, pp.200 - 219

Received: 31 Jan 2011
Accepted: 16 Mar 2011
Published online: 21 Oct 2014 *

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