Views of the military-political leadership USA to protect critical facilities from the threat of cyber influence

The study examines the potential threats of cybernetic impact on critical U.S. facilities that support the activities of the armed forces, and the measures of the American administration to identify and neutralize them. Based on the results of the analysis, it was concluded that the destructive impact on critical infrastructure undermines the military potential of the state and the combat capability of the armed forces. The multidimensional and cross-border nature of threats objectively necessitates the search for ways to prevent and eliminate such threats, as well as the development of interdepartmental and international cooperation in combating cyber threats. This requirement places a burden on state and military leaders to possess knowledge not only in the realm of military security but also in the field of national cybersecurity. Significant cross-industry risks are associated with energy infrastructure, particularly with the supply of gas to electricity producers. The most vulnerable parts of infrastructure are the energy systems that are utilized to supply electricity to military bases and other U.S. military facilities located abroad. A crucial aspect of ensuring the cyber security of energy infrastructure is the regulation of the supply chain for information technology products. Awareness of vulnerabilities within the cybersecurity framework of the U.S. defense infrastructure can be leveraged to refine the list of critical targets of a potential adversary and inform the planning and execution of information operations by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.