### Question
How is the "information infrastructure" defined?


### Answer
The term **information infrastructure** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 18445* as follows -

> the underlying framework that information systems and assets rely on to process, transmit, receive, or store information electronically, including programmable electronic devices and communications networks and any associated hardware, software, or data

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 18445*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 159-SPACE EXPLORATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND SCIENCE > SUBCHAPTER XI-OTHER MATTERS**

