Risk management framework on CIKR

Risk management framework on CIKR

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Risk management framework on CIKR

It is important to protect CIKR from threats whereby we must secure them and others are able to withstand all hazards. NIPP has developed risk management framework which focuses on the initiative goals to protect infrastructure from hazards because some of these facilities when destroyed may cause not only economic loss but also causalities to the country. This is now my responsibility to coordinate all the efforts which can be useful in the protection of critical infrastructure and all the key resources. There is great need to mitigate these hazards or implement strategies in which we can minimize the threats from disasters on critical infrastructure (Petit et al. 2011).

There is variety of implemented guides, specific plans which are targeting vulnerable areas to mitigate the disasters. In addition, many changes have been made whereby much effort has been on the regional CIKR protection and urgent updates should be made to the overall risk management. This framework includes all the instructions needed for the development of metrics to show how the programs have been working and how they have reduced the risks on the critical infrastructure. These facilities are vital for public and private sectors whereby National infrastructure protection plan is responsible for the safety of these resources (Kahan et al. 2009).

According to Briere (2011) the national infrastructure protection plan provides a well-coordinated to the protection measures on prosperity and well-being. These measures are shared among federal, the state, local and territorial entities for effective security on facilities. Information is also made available for all the people to access and be aware of these measures so that they can act as the agents of change for the protection of critical infrastructure. In addition, there is also an advisory councils which are responsible for the provision of advices and recommendations which are directed to the government (Petit et al. 2009). There are also critical infrastructure policies which are aimed to enhance private and public facilities whereby the information on protection measures is shared between the two. Suggestions from different groups are allowed for effectiveness of the programs and increment of efficiency.

In the mitigation plan, there is national infrastructure inventory which is concerned with all government assets and data sources. Infrastructure inventory provides information to public and private sectors on relevant access areas of risk management and how to protect these facilities. There is provision of valid information on natural disasters and relations of systems and networks. This information is not only effective to protection of critical facilities but also provides the response to the wide range of incidences. In addition, it is important for the identification of positioning and also the timing services which should be based on terrestrial and transportation services. This should be done on time by use of GPS which is one of the primary timely components (Briere, 2011).

Briere (2011) argued that there is need in the plan for partnering and organization for effective implementation and protection of the enormous CIKR. For the plan of protection of these facilities, NIPP must have variety of organizations which should also be implemented. The efforts to protect the national architecture and the untimely nature of the terrorist should make effective implementation on protection which should be a great challenge to every individual. All the organizations should be willing to share the information they have and ready for the protection to achieve our goal. These should be in line with NIPP objectives whereby trusted relationship makes the implementation process very effective for the protection programs created. All the protection measures should be aimed at deterring the threats, mitigating the vulnerabilities and minimization of the consequences.

Protection programs are being ensured that they also meet long term need for effective measures and action. This is done by building national awareness for the support of CIKR protection where much investment is incurred. The protection activities are implanted effectively which is done after understanding all the hazards and their outcomes. Understanding different hazards which might create threat not only to property but also to human life is very important so that protection strategies may be implemented and information passed to every individual. According to petit et al. (2011) implementation of protection measures before the hazard event also lowers the cost which might be incurred during the hazard event.

All the programs dealing with protection measures need to have a ready supply of resources and information so that they can keep the standards. There should be an inclusion of federal support from the state, local or from other source which should be finance, information, or other requirements. Allocation and provision of resources to all programs should be regulated and evaluated well to avoid crisis. In addition, it is important to participate in both the policy development and the risk management because it will lead to resource investment. Prepared guidelines should be provided to every sector and every program so that they can educate other people on safety measures (Kahan et al. 2009).

In conclusion, it is important to protect the nation’s CIKR which makes the world more so America more safe and secure. Mitigation should start with every individual whereby it should be aimed on the protection of all assets from natural disasters and also manmade hazards. There should be facilities to detect the hazards and minimize the volume of damages. Building resilient facilities is also effective and incorporation of hazard resistant materials in building design.

References

Briere, J. (2011). Rapid restoration of critical infrastructures: an all-hazards paradigm for fusion centres. International journal of critical infrastructures, 7(1), 21-36.

Kahan, J. H., Allen, A. C., & George, J. K. (2009). An operational framework for resilience. Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, 6(1).

Petit, F., Buehring, W., Whitfield, R., Fisher, R., & Collins, M. (2011). Protective measures and vulnerability indices for the Enhanced Critical Infrastructure Protection Programme. International journal of critical infrastructures, 7(3), 200-219.