November 2016 was designated as Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month, aiming to raise awareness about the essential role of critical infrastructure in the nation's well-being and the importance of enhancing its security and resilience. Critical infrastructure encompasses 16 sectors, including power, water, and transportation, which are vital for daily life and heavily reliant on cybersecurity due to threats such as cyberattacks and terrorism. The document highlights past cyber incidents like the 2015 Ukrainian power grid attack, the 2013 Iranian hack of a New York dam, and a 2016 ransomware attack on Lansing's Board of Water and Light, emphasizing the need for robust protective measures. CrowdStrike plays a proactive role in guarding against these threats, offering solutions to anticipate and mitigate cyberattacks on critical systems, and calling for continued vigilance and collaboration to safeguard national assets.