Executive Order 13231

Critical Infrastructure Protection in the Information Age

Ordered by George W. Bush on October 16, 2001

Summary

Establishes a senior-level federal board to coordinate protection of critical information systems and infrastructure. Defines roles for federal agencies, promotes voluntary cooperation with private sector, state and local governments. Facilitates information-sharing, incident response, training and international collaboration on cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities.

Revokes National Infrastructure Assurance Council

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