SYSTEMIC APPROACH FOR CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURES, HIDDEN VULNERABILITIES OF INTERDEPENDENCIES

Authors

  • Sorina-Denisa POTCOVARU PhD Candidate, „Carol I” National Defence University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53477/2668-2028-21-46

Keywords:

Keywords: critical infrastructure; system; interdependencies; threats; vulnerabilities.

Abstract

Abstract: The growing scientific interest in the field of critical infrastructure protection has been determined by society's growing dependence on the essential services provided by these infrastructures. Critical infrastructures do not work isolated, they establish complex and dynamic networks of interdependencies. A critical infrastructure is itself a system with its own components and operating principles, a system connected to a system of systems based on multiple determinations. Critical infrastructure systems are built based on interdependent relationships between infrastructures, manifesting itself as an open system that relates to the macro-social system. Critical infrastructure systems behave dynamically and react to external stimuli represented by threats. Interdependencies between critical infrastructures generate new vulnerabilities and threats, based on the spread of effects and consequences. A comprehensive approach for critical infrastructure risks requires a systemic approach, taking into account that the interconnection of critical infrastructure objectives also involves the interconnection of threats and vulnerabilities.

Author Biography

Sorina-Denisa POTCOVARU, PhD Candidate, „Carol I” National Defence University

Date of birth, City/Country: 23.11.1996, Câmpulung / România

Higher education (undergraduate and graduate studies): 

- Bachelor degree in (field of study), awarded by (University), class of (year): Public Administration, „Nicolae Bălcescu" Land Forces Academy, 2018

Bachelor degree in (field of study), awarded by (University), class of (year): Law, „Lucian Blaga" University, 2019

Master degree in (field of study), awarded by (University), class of (year): Critical Infrastructure Protection, „Carol I” National Defence University, 2020

Relevant training courses: 

- Critical Infrastructure Protection, „Carol I” National Defence University 

The Threat of Nuclear Terrorism, Stanford University, online -

Psycho-Pedagogical Module, „Carol I” National Defence University

Resource Management in NATO, Regional Department of Defense Resources Management 

Law of Armed Conflict, „Carol I” National Defence University

Relevant certifications: Public Procurement Expert

Research interests: Critical infrastructure protection, law, management

Relevant scientific achievements: publications in International Scientific Conference Strategies XXI, Technologies- Military Applications, Simulation and Resources

 

References

1. ANDRICIUC Radu, Considerații privind protecția infrastructurilor critice, Editura Ministerului Afacerilor Interne, București, 2009.
2. BOUCHON Sara, The Vulnerability of interdependent Critical Infrastructures Systems: Epistemological and Conceptual Stateof-the-Art, Office for Official Publications of the European Communities, Luxembourg, 2006.
3. PEDERSON P., Dudenhoeffer D., Hartley S., Permann M., Critical Infrastructure Interdependency Modeling: A survey of U.S. and international Research, 2006.
4. RINALDI M. Steven, Peerenboom James P., and Kelly Terrence K. Identifying, Understanding, and Analyzing Critical Infrastructure Interdependencies, IEEE Control Systems Magazine 11, 0272-1708/01, December 2001.
5. ***, Council Directive 2008/114/EC of 8 December 2008 on the identification and designation of European critical infrastructures and the assessment of the need to improve their protection, Official Journal of the European Unio, L345/75.

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Published

2021-08-12

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 1 (2021)

Section

Articles