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Protecting Interdependent Infrastructures
Critical Infrastructure
Cascade Effects in Complex Systems
National security and the quality of life in the United
States rely on the continuous, reliable operation of complex, interdependent
infrastructures: electric power, oil and gas, transportation, water,
communications, banking and finance, emergency services, health services
and others. Disruptions in any one of them could jeopardize the continued
operation of the entire infrastructure system. Physical and cyber threats,
as well as the very complexity of the system itself, can lead to a
cascade of catastrophic failures.
Strength in Synergy
The proven technical competencies at Los Alamos in computer
modeling and simulation are critical to assess U.S. infrastructure
vulnerabilities. In addition, Los Alamos helps in efforts to design
and operate a more robust infrastructure. Laboratory
strengths aid in understanding
the linkages and synergy between
related infrastructure areas.
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Supporting the Systems
Los Alamos counter-terrorism modeling and simulation capabilities
include:
- Cyber-protection tools derived from systems to protect high-bandwidth
computer communications
- Transportation flow modeling
- Detailed analysis and modeling of the national power grid
- The National Infrastructure Simulation and Analysis Center
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