Cyber Quote by Dan Coats
“A major attack on our cyber systems could shut down our critical infrastructure - financial systems, communications systems, electric grids, power plants, water treatment centers, transportation systems and refineries - that allows us to run our economy and protect the safety of Americans.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Senate Hearing on Cybersecurity, 2021
A large‑scale cyber attack could cripple essential services that sustain the economy and public safety.
In simple terms: Cyber attacks can shut down critical infrastructure.
Strengthen cyber defenses.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- government planning
- utility management
- emergency response
- policy making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can resilience be built?
- What are the most vulnerable points?
Complex interdependencies make defense hard.