Enhancing Security of Critical Infrastructure in Sector Transport

Abstract

The issues of critical infrastructure protection are becoming one of increasing concern to national governments, infrastructure managers and local authorities. The paper is dealing with the effects of crisis situations in critical transport infrastructure. It highlights the importance of prevention and early identification of risk factors that could have an adverse effect on a system or process. It presents the Failure Mode and Effect Analysis as one of the most effective methods of risk analysis which is useful for the needs of increasing security of critical transport infrastructure.