Critical Information Infrastructure
Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) is the backbone of the modern society and includes the systems, networks, and technologies that are essential for the functioning of a country's economy and security. These essential systems include communication networks, transport systems, power grids, healthcare systems, financial systems, and other critical infrastructure that support our daily lives.
The protection of critical information infrastructure is vital to safeguard the security, economic stability and sovereignty of a country. It is also important to ensure the smooth functioning of essential services in emergency situations such as natural disasters, pandemics, or cyber-attacks.
To protect CII, governments and organizations implement measures such as cybersecurity protocols and policies, disaster recovery plans, penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and employee training programs to ensure the security of information and systems. This approach involves collaboration between different stakeholders such as government, private sector owners and operators, and other relevant organizations to ensure the overall resilience of the critical information infrastructure.