ase no tracer chemicals, new toxins so unusual that we have no data as yet on them, or new software viruses that arrive in pieces and self assemble later), the Plan asks the critical question of "how well we can anticipate these threats," and outlines research directions to detect, analyze, and enable actionable intelligence and decisions to deal with such threats.

One method indicated is "red teaming," where examination of our adversaries, their tactics and weapons, etc., is juxtaposed with considerations of what they might develop next. Unlike other plans, this one clearly addresses the interdependency of the physical and the cyber worlds.

The September 11, 2001 attacks demonstrated the high vulnerability of America's infrastructures, and the severe consequences of not protecting them. This Plan puts a baseline in place.

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