Potential Impact on NS/EP Telecommunications

As described in the previous section, there are many threats that can impair the ability of the PSN to provide the full range of services required to meet NS/EP telecommunication services. Threats can be categorized according to the following effects on assets of the PSN:

• Availability
• Privacy
• Integrity
• Fraud

The following sections describe the potential impact on NS/EP for each of the categories.

• Denial or Disruption of Service
• Unauthorized Monitoring and Disclosure of Sensitive Information
• Unauthorized Modification of Network Databases/Services
• Fraud