CIP UNIT

In terms of critical infrastructure the CIPD:

Identified and designated local critical infrastructure sectors and subsectors and the respective critical assets/facilities

Established sectoral forums within every designated sector with the objective of conducting an evaluation of the current CI and emergency state-of-affairs in Malta (stock-take) and the eventual forward planning of the local context within a European and global perspective

Identified SLOs (Security Liaison Officers) and ELOs (Emergency Liaison Officers within designated critical and emergency organisations

Coordinate and direct the necessary national CI and emergency related planning and meetings towards ensuring an appropriate management of critical infrastructure protection

Organises training, workshops and conferences related to CIs and emergency management, incorporating both operational and cyber topics, on an ongoing basis

Established the necessary information sharing platforms required for the appropriate management of CIP and national emergency

Ensure that risk assessments and operator security plans are conducted and exercised on an ongoing basis by the respective CI and emergency organisation

Identify and communicate related CI and emergency technologies amongst and to all local stakeholders on an ongoing basis

Coordinates and overview (supervises) the conduct of the first National Risk Assessment (NRA) exercise for Malta.