THE CROSS-BORDER CRITICAL INFORMATION INFRASTRUCTURE (CII) AND THE OPERATOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES. CASE STUDY

Authors

  • Ştefan-Gabriel GEORGESCU The" Carol I" National Defense University

Abstract

Abstract: Threats to our critical services nowadays are likely to emerge from the connected information
infrastructure, and also include critical services located outside national borders. These systems must be protected. This
article discusses the role of the operator of a critical service in securing our information systems, focusing on the legal obligations and responsibilities. It outlines the list of duties of critical infrastructure operators and points out the crossborder aspects, thus far little explored in the literature. It begins by discussing the risks attached to cross-border critical information infrastructure (CII). It then provides an overview on the duties which the operator has to comply with in order to keep the systems safe. The costs of securing these systems are also addressed. The article (case of study) firstly argues for the benefit of raising awareness among citizens of who safeguards our daily lives, and secondly, urges the main actors to look at the legal aspects before connecting to cross-border infrastructure. Finally, it provides stimulus for policymakers in the field of cyber security.

Author Biography

Ştefan-Gabriel GEORGESCU, The" Carol I" National Defense University

Universitatea din București – Facultatea de fizică Centrul de cercetare 3 Nano-SAE

References

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Council, approval by the European Parliament is expected in summer 2016 and will probably enter into force in August 2016, http://www.consilium.

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Published

2017-03-22

How to Cite

GEORGESCU, Ştefan-G. (2017). THE CROSS-BORDER CRITICAL INFORMATION INFRASTRUCTURE (CII) AND THE OPERATOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES. CASE STUDY. BULLETIN OF "CAROL I" NATIONAL DEFENCE UNIVERSITY, 6(1). Retrieved from https://revista.unap.ro/index.php/bulletin/article/view/39-47

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 1 (2017)

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Articles

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