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| − | [This is the definition for protection] Those capabilities necessary to secure the homeland against acts of terrorism and manmade or natural disasters <ref> [http://www.dhs.gov/presidential-policy-directive-8-national-preparedness Presidential Policy Directive /PPD-8: National Preparedness, March 30, 2011]</ref>. Protection capabilities include, but are not limited to, defense against WMD threats; defense of agriculture and food; critical infrastructure protection; protection of key leadership and events; border security; maritime security; transportation security; immigration security; and cybersecurity. | + | [This is the definition for protection] Those capabilities necessary to secure the homeland against acts of [[terrorism]] and manmade or natural disasters <ref> [http://www.dhs.gov/presidential-policy-directive-8-national-preparedness Presidential Policy Directive /PPD-8: National Preparedness, March 30, 2011]</ref>. Protection capabilities include, but are not limited to, defense against WMD threats; defense of agriculture and food; critical infrastructure protection; protection of key leadership and events; border security; maritime security; transportation security; immigration security; and cybersecurity. |
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Revision as of 15:50, 21 May 2014
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Definitions
Official European Definition
All activities aimed at ensuring the functionality, continuity and integrity of critical infrastructures in order to deter, mitigate and neutralise a threat, risk or vulnerability [1].
National Definitions
USA
[This is the definition for protection] Those capabilities necessary to secure the homeland against acts of terrorism and manmade or natural disasters [2]. Protection capabilities include, but are not limited to, defense against WMD threats; defense of agriculture and food; critical infrastructure protection; protection of key leadership and events; border security; maritime security; transportation security; immigration security; and cybersecurity.
