SECTION 4: RISK ASSESSMENT
Category
Consequences
Responders
Cyber-attacks can impact personal data and accounts. Injuries or fatalities could potentially result from a major cyber terrorist attack against critical infrastructure. Agencies that rely on electronic backup of critical files are vulnerable. The delivery of services can be impacted since governments rely, to a great extent, upon electronic delivery of services. Rare. Most attacks affect only data and computer systems. Sabotage of utilities and infrastructure from a major cyber terrorist attack could potentially result in system failures that damage property on a scale equal with natural disasters. Facilities and infrastructure may become unusable as a result of a cyber-attack. Rare. A major attack could theoretically result in a hazardous materials release. Could greatly affect the economy. In an electronic-based commerce society, any disruption to daily activities can have disastrous impacts to the economy. It is difficult to measure the true extent of the impact. The government’s inability to protect critical systems or confidential personal data could impact public confidence. An attack could raise questions regarding the security of using electronic systems for government services.
Continuity of Operations (including Continued Delivery of Services) Property, Facilities and Infrastructure
Environment
Economic Condition of the Jurisdiction
Public Confidence in the Jurisdiction’s Governance
HAZARD SUMMARY BY JURISDICTION
The table below summarizes cyber threat risk by jurisdiction. Risk does not vary across the planning area.
Spatial Extent
Warning Time
Jurisdiction
Probability
Impact
Duration
Score
Priority
Wake County
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5
M M M M M M M M M M M M M
Apex Cary
Fuquay-Varina
Garner
Holly Springs Knightdale
Morrisville
Raleigh
Rolesville
Wake Forest
Wendell Zebulon
Wake County, NC Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
WSP June 2024 Page 247
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