External Dimension of the European Union's Critical Infrastructure Protection Programme: From Neighboring Frameworks to Transatlantic Cooperation provides the basis, methodological framework, and first comprehensive analysis of the current state of the external dimension European Programme for Critical Infrastructure Protection. The challenges at the EU level are multidimension insofar as identifying, designating and protecting critical infrastructures with the goal of harmonizing different national policies of the Member States and create the identity of the European Union in this arena. Modern society has become so reliant on numerous sectors of Critical Infrastructures-energy, telecommunications, transport, finance, ICT, and public services-that any disruption may lead to serious failures that impacts individuals, society, and the economy. The importance of critical infrastructures grows with the industrial development of global and national communities and their interdependence. In the area of Critical Infrastructure Protection and Resilience, the European Union is constantly committed to setting the objectives for the Member States. At the same time, the European Commission promotes the importance of a common approach to Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP), and ensure cooperation beyond the borders of the Union, while also cooperating with neighboring countries, including those soon willing to join the European Union. This book has been structured and written to contribute to current critical infrastructures, resilience policy development and discussions about regional and international cooperation. This publication aims to be a reference for those countries willing to initiate embryonic forms of cooperation and that therefore demand deeper knowledge on the security cultures and frameworks of their potential partners. The subject of critical infrastructure protection and resilience is constantly growing in importance, especially after all security changes and threats, including terrorism, natural disaster, climate change and pandemics. Features: Provides an unprecedented analysis of the national frameworks of 14 neighboring countries of the EU, plus the United States and Canada Overcomes the language barriers that deny access to an overall picture of the state of play of the countries considered Outlines the shaping of national critical infrastructure protection frameworks to understanding the importance of service stability and continuity Presents guidelines building a comprehensive and flexible normative framework Addresses the strategic and operational importance of international co-operation on critical infrastructure Reviews efforts being made in the areas of education and training Provides insight to institutions and decision-makers on existing policies and ways to improve the European security agenda With increased economic and social development, External Dimension of the European Union's Critical Infrastructure Protection Programme explains and advocates for establishing stronger, more resilient systems to preserve functionalities at the local, national, and international levels. Security, industry, and policy experts-both practitioners, and decision-makers-looking for answers will find the solutions they seek within this book.

Book Information
ISBN 9781032222332
Author Alessandro Lazari
Format Paperback
Page Count 304
Imprint Taylor & Francis Ltd
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 156g