Developing and Implementation of Risk Assessments and Emergency Management within CER and NIS2

Italy’s Approach to National Risk Assessment and Strategy in the implementation of the CER Directive

Alessandro Lazari Fellow in Critical Infrastructure Protection and Resilience / University of Salento, Italy & International Association of CIP Professionals

Enhancing the Protection and Resilience of Critical Infrastructure: Perspectives from the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe

Daniel Golston Associate Programme Officer / Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), Austria

The Challenges of Critical Infrastructure Protection: Lessons of Ukraine

Dr Oleksandr Potii Chairman / State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection of Ukraine (SSSCIP)

The Challenges of Critical Infrastructure Protection: Lessons of Ukraine

Dr Oleksandr Sukhodolia Head of Critical Infrastructure Protection, Energy and Ecological Security Department / National Institute for Strategic Studies, Ukraine

Frederic Petit Project Officer / European Commission Joint Research Centre, Italy

Developing and implementing Risk Assessments under CER and NIS2 necessitates identifying critical infrastructure and entities and assessing all relevant hazards and threats, including natural induced disasters like floods and earthquakes and man-made incidents. Integrated governance ensures these assessments inform robust resilience planning and emergency management frameworks. It is important to establish clear responsibilities, communication protocols, and coordinated actions across sectors to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disruptions caused by both cyber and physical events, ensuring continuity of essential services.