International coordination to increase the security of critical network infrastructures

摘要

'All our infrastructures are increasingly dependent on information and communications systems that criss-cross the nation and span the globe. That dependence is the source of rising vulnerabilities...' (PCCIP, 1997). Improving the security of these infrastructures requires coordination within and among organizations and nations. In this paper, we discuss five areas that demonstrate the value of international coordination: standardization, information sharing halting attacks in progress, legal coordination, and providing aid to developing nations. International approaches so coordination in these areas should be matched with appropriate national strategies so secure network-connected infrastructures more effectively.