Chris Krebs

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/chris-krebs

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Chris Krebs born?1977
2. Where was Chris Krebs born?United States
3. What is the career?American attorney and government official, specializing in cybersecurity policy and national security
4. Who is Chris Krebs?Chris Krebs is a smart lawyer who helped build and lead the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, which protects America's computers and important services.
5. What is the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)?CISA is a part of the U.S. government that works with businesses and other agencies to keep things like power plants, banks, and hospitals safe from online attacks.

Cybersecurity: The practice of protecting computer systems, networks, and data from theft, damage, or unauthorized access.
Critical Infrastructure: The essential physical and cyber systems and assets that are vital to national security, economic security, public health, and safety.
Disinformation: False information deliberately spread to deceive or mislead, often with political or malicious intent.
Public-Private Partnership: Collaboration between government agencies and private companies to achieve common goals, such as enhancing national security.