Systems utilized by many of the nation's critical infrastructures to provide automated control of the functions of the infrastructure are referred to as ______.

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Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems are used by critical infrastructures such as power grids, water treatment plants, and transportation systems to provide automated control of the infrastructure's functions. Firewalls, honeypots, and intrusion detection systems are used for network security purposes but do not relate specifically to the automation and control of critical infrastructure functions.

Systems Utilized by Many of the Nation's Critical Infrastructures to Provide