Critical Infrastructure Protection: Shared Functions – Shared Vulnerability

November 30, 2005.
Arlington, VA.

On November 30th a workshop on “Critical Infrastructure Protection: Shared Functions – Shared Vulnerability” was organized by the Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Program at George Mason University and Logos Technologies, with the support of the Swedish Emergency Management Agency (SEMA). About 40 participants from the United States and Sweden took part in the discussions in Arlington, VA.

The workshop gathered experts on critical infrastructure protection (CIP) and Homeland Security to discuss current research agendas and future research priorities required to address knowledge gaps for the coming 5 to 15 years. As the risk and threat landscape of the 21st century are continuously evolving, new knowledge is needed to better understand how highly advanced technological societies such as the United States and Sweden can better protect their critical assets and respond to the terrorist threat, while preserving their fundamental democratic values. ... Read more in the full report

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