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

Summary/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 cross-border 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.

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