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Cybersecurity threats to critical infrastructure have become too complex for any public or private entity to manage alone. While frameworks like NIST and programs such as CRISP and FS-ISAC exist, their effectiveness varies. This study analyzes what makes these collaborations successful using real-world case comparisons and cross-tabulated data across sectors. Seven variables were evaluated: trust, communication frequency, cooperation, legislative support, perceived risk, satisfaction, and outcome effectiveness. Results show that high trust correlates with “Very Effective” outcomes, while strong communication links to higher satisfaction. Legal backing increased participation, especially in high-risk sectors. Energy and IT showed consistently high satisfaction and coordination; in contrast, sectors like healthcare and water lagged. Programs like GridEx and CRISP demonstrated the value of structured collaboration. The findings are clear: boosting cooperation, reinforcing legal support, and sustaining high-trust environments significantly enhance cybersecurity outcomes. Effective partnerships are not just built on frameworks, they are forged through consistent action and mutual confidence.

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Bridging the Gap to Enhance Critical Infrastructure Security Through Data Analytics and Public-Private Partnerships

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  • 发表日期：

    2026年

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  • Edwin Figueroa Perez,
  • Isaac Osunmakinde,
  • Cheryl Hinds

摘要

Cybersecurity threats to critical infrastructure have become too complex for any public or private entity to manage alone. While frameworks like NIST and programs such as CRISP and FS-ISAC exist, their effectiveness varies. This study analyzes what makes these collaborations successful using real-world case comparisons and cross-tabulated data across sectors. Seven variables were evaluated: trust, communication frequency, cooperation, legislative support, perceived risk, satisfaction, and outcome effectiveness. Results show that high trust correlates with “Very Effective” outcomes, while strong communication links to higher satisfaction. Legal backing increased participation, especially in high-risk sectors. Energy and IT showed consistently high satisfaction and coordination; in contrast, sectors like healthcare and water lagged. Programs like GridEx and CRISP demonstrated the value of structured collaboration. The findings are clear: boosting cooperation, reinforcing legal support, and sustaining high-trust environments significantly enhance cybersecurity outcomes. Effective partnerships are not just built on frameworks, they are forged through consistent action and mutual confidence.