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| − | {{definition|Critical National Infrastructure is a sub-set of [[Critical Infrastructure|critical infrastructure]], and describes those elements of critical infrastructure which have been identified by Government as being of strategic national importance to essential service delivery. The loss or compromise of these assets would have a severe, widespread effect, impacting on a national scale. <ref>[http://www.jesip.org.uk/glossary/ Joint Emergency Services Interoperability Principles]</ref>.}} | + | {{definition|Critical National Infrastructure is a sub-set of [[Critical Infrastructure|critical infrastructure]], and describes those elements of critical infrastructure which have been identified by Government as being of strategic national importance to essential service delivery. The loss or compromise of these assets would have a severe, widespread effect, impacting on a national scale. <ref>[http://www.jesip.org.uk/glossary/ Joint Emergency Services Interoperability Principles]</ref> <ref> [https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/61046/EP_Glossary_amends_18042012_0.pdf Glossary - Revision to Emergency Preparedness, Cabinet Office (2012)]</ref>}} |
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Revision as of 23:26, 24 May 2015
This refers to the definition of Critical Infrastructures and Critical Infrastructure Sectors by nations. Alternatevely, the term National Critical Infrastructure is used.
Definitions
National Definitions
United Kingdom (UK)
Critical National Infrastructure is a sub-set of critical infrastructure, and describes those elements of critical infrastructure which have been identified by Government as being of strategic national importance to essential service delivery. The loss or compromise of these assets would have a severe, widespread effect, impacting on a national scale. [1] [2]
See also
- Critical Infrastructure
- Critical Infrastructure Protection
- Critical Infrastructure Sector
- National Critical Infrastructure (NCI)
