Managing Response to Significant Cyber Incidents: Comparing Event Life Cycles and Incident Response Across Cyber and Non-Cyber Events

The United States has a long history of preparing for and responding to large-scale incidents affecting public safety and homeland security. However, it does not have comparable experience in responding to cyber incidents. This report examines U.S. processes for non-cyber emergency management and whether U.S. officials can learn from these events to help public and private sector stakeholders improve preparations for response to cyber attacks.