Why is Critical Infrastructure Protection Important?

January 2026 - Office of Civil Defense

Prepared by the Office of Civil Defense, under the Guam Homeland Security, this webpage breaks down how attacks on critical infrastructure significantly impact existing functions such as energy systems, transportation, water networks and facilities. It briefly explains what critical infrastructure protection is as stated by the Homeland Security Act of 2002.

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303 University Drive UOG Station
Mangilao, Guam 96913 
Phone: (671)-735-5631 
 Email: cis@uog.edu  
seagrant@uog.edu   
Contact Us  
©2026 University of Guam 
Sea Grant.
All rights reserved.
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration logo
303 University Drive
UOG Station
Mangilao, Guam 96913 
Phone: (671)735-5631 
 Email: cis@uog.edu  
seagrant@uog.edu   
Contact Us  
©2026 University of Guam 
Sea Grant. All rights reserved.
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