Government Services

Government facilities are highly interconnected, both physically and through a variety of information and communications technologies. Identifying, understanding, and analyzing interdependencies and dependencies are subject to challenges because of the diversity and complexity of facilities.

These assets are often targeted because they provide unique services, perform sensitive functions, contain irreplaceable artifacts, or have significant symbolic value.

These facilities include general-use office buildings and special-use military installations, embassies, courthouses, national laboratories, and structures that may house critical equipment, systems, networks, and functions. In addition to physical structures, the sector includes cyber elements that contribute to the protection of sector assets (e.g., access control systems and closed-circuit television systems) as well as individuals who perform essential functions or possess tactical, operational, or strategic knowledge.