D.7.4 - Energy production
Energy production involves the transformation of raw energy resources into useable, deliverable energy.
Impacts to some information and information systems associated with energy production may affect the security of the critical energy infrastructure. The recommended provisional categorization of the energy production information type follows:
Security category
Confidentiality Low
The confidentiality impact level is the effect of unauthorized disclosure of energy production information on the activities of responsible agencies with respect to transformation of raw energy resources into useable, deliverable energy. The consequences of unauthorized disclosure of most energy production information would have only a limited adverse effect on agency operations, agency assets, or individuals. Special Factors Affecting Confidentiality Impact Determination: Unauthorized disclosure of some energy production information can result in major financial consequences. In some cases, premature disclosure of this information can impact financial markets. Unauthorized disclosure to a single institution could damage faith in government institutions, result in adverse financial events, and have a serious adverse effect on public confidence in the agency. Therefore, the confidentiality impact should be at least moderate for this energy production information. Recommended Confidentiality Impact Level: The provisional confidentiality impact level recommended for most energy production information is low.
Integrity Low
The integrity impact level is based on the specific mission and the data supporting that mission, not on the time required to detect the modification or destruction of information. The consequences of unauthorized modification or destruction of energy production information may depend on the urgency with which the information is typically needed. Unauthorized modification or destruction of information affecting external communications (e.g., web pages, electronic mail) may adversely affect operations or public confidence in the agency, but the damage to the mission would usually be limited. Special Factors Affecting Integrity Impact Determination: If the energy production information is time-critical or very sensitive, the integrity impact level may be moderate or high. Recommended Integrity Impact Level: The provisional integrity impact level recommended for most energy production information is low.
Availability Low
The availability impact level is based on the specific mission and the data supporting that mission, not on the time required to re-establish access to energy production information. Missions supported by energy production information are generally tolerant of delays. Recommended Availability Impact Level: The provisional availability impact level recommended for energy production information is low.