Writings in Critical Infrastructure Protection

Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources (CIKR) describes the life sustaining fabric that allows Western civilization to flourish. Threats to CIP and CIKR should not be taken lightly. Reducing the dire consequences of major infrastructure disruptions requires adequate planning and prevention (P/P). When P/P fail, incident response and incident recovery must be solid. The author, a U.S. Air Force veteran, republishes his writings that have originally appeared in 2013. This offering clearly lays the regulatory, governance and practical framework for preparing for the unthinkable.