Transportation
Transportation infrastructure such as airports, bridges, tunnels, railroads and stations.Energy
Energy infrastructure such as dams, power plants and grids.Health
Healthcare facilities such as hospitals.Water
Water including systems for water supply and treatment.Government
The structures and systems that are required to operate essential government services including emergency services.Food
Food such as elements of the commercial sector that produce and distribute food.Communications
Communications such as an internet backbone.Information Technology
Information technology such as data centers.Safety
Safety systems such as flood prevention infrastructure, earthquake warning systems and tsunami shelters.Finance
Financial systems such as markets, payments and banking services.Industry
Industries that handle hazardous materials and chemicals may be deemed critical infrastructure for the purposes of security.| Overview: Critical Infrastructure | ||
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Definition | Foundational services that are critical to the security and economy of a nation, region or city. | |
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