Information sharing practices that can benefit critical infrastructure protection.
Description:... This report responds to your May 2001 request that we study the practices of organizations that successfully share sensitive or time-critical information. Information sharing and coordination are key elements in developing comprehensive and practical approaches to defending against computer-based, or cyber, attacks, which could threaten the national welfare. Such attacks could severely disrupt computer-supported operations, compromise the confidentiality of sensitive information, and diminish the integrity of critical data. Computer-based incidents, such as the ILOVEYOU virus in May 2000 and the recent Code Red, SirCam, and Nimda attacks, have caused significant disruptions and damage. In addition, the terrorist attacks of September 11 illustrate the importance of having timely information from others on threats and possible precursors to an attack.
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