Security Aspects of Critical Infrastructure Protection in Anthropogenic Disasters: A Case Study of Belgrade

Preventive Action ◽

Social Goal ◽

The Social ◽

The Subject

Abstract Recognized as the basis for maintaining the functionality of the community in disaster conditions, the protection of critical infrastructure is one of the essential measures to improve society's resilience. Starting from the fact that society can be affected by various natural and anthropogenic disasters, the subject of this chapter refers to a comprehensive analysis of the security aspects of critical infrastructure protection in anthropogenic (anthropogenic) disasters. On the other hand, the social goal of the research is to determine the level of public awareness of the importance of protecting critical infrastructure from these disasters. By applying the quantitative research tradition, quantitative research was realized in Belgrade, in which 200 respondents were interviewed by random sampling. The obtained research results unequivocally indicate that preventive action in this area should be mainly focused on adopting strategies based on which plans are made to prevent these disasters and operational procedures from protecting critical infrastructure.

Security Aspects of Critical Infrastructure Protection in Anthropogenic Disasters: A Case Study of Belgrade

10.21203/rs.3.rs-927528/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Vladimir M. Cvetković ◽

Andrija Kezunović

Keyword(s):

Quantitative Research ◽

Critical Infrastructure ◽

Public Awareness ◽

Preventive Action ◽

The Social ◽

The Subject ◽

The City

Abstract Recognized as the basis for maintaining the functionality of the community in disaster conditions, the protection of critical infrastructure is one of the most important measures to improve the resilience of society. Starting from the fact that society can be affected by various natural and anthropogenic disasters, the subject of this chapter refers to a comprehensive analysis of the security aspects of critical infrastructure protection in anthropogenic (man-made) disasters. On the other hand, the social goal of the research is to determine the level of public awareness of the importance of protecting critical infrastructure from these disasters. By applying the quantitative research tradition, quantitative research was realized in the area of the city of Belgrade, in which 200 respondents were interviewed by the method of random sampling. The obtained research results unequivocally indicate that preventive action in this area should be mainly focused on the adoption of strategies based on which plans are made to prevent the occurrence of these disasters, as well as operational procedures for the protection of critical infrastructure.

The Impact of Modern Ultramarathons on Shaping the Social Identity of Runners. The Case Study of Karkonosze Winter Ultramarathon

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17010116 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 17 (1) ◽

pp. 116 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Marek Kazimierczak ◽

Agata Dąbrowska ◽

Katarzyna Adamczewska ◽

Ewa Malchrowicz-Mośko

Keyword(s):

Social Identity ◽

Quantitative Research ◽

Qualitative Method ◽

Extreme Sports ◽

A Value ◽

The Social ◽

The Subject ◽

The Impact ◽

Perfect Space

Despite the growing interest in extreme sports around the world, researchers have rarely investigated the complex factors that have led to a developed commitment to extreme sports in recent years. Precisely, the social identity of ultramarathoners remains a research niche. The aim of the article is to analyze the impact of a sports event on shaping social identity of ultramarathon runners on the example of Karkonosze Winter Ultramarathon (held in Poland). The qualitative method used in the article—interviews with runners—made it possible to examine the factors that create social identity, among which the motives for participation, sports subculture, and the authenticity of the experience play a key role. The first part of the article describes the theoretical aspects of social identity in sport. The second, empirical part presents the research results supplemented by the statements of the contestants. In this case, the subject of analysis is the motives for participation in a winter ultramarathon and their characteristics. Lastly, the article analyzes the subculture of ultramarathoners and the experience of contestants’ authenticity. The investigated winter ultramarathon created the perfect space for creation, deepening and celebrating the social identity of ultramarathoners assessed as a value in itself. The article enriches the present knowledge about the motivation of ultramarathoners because, unlike the results of quantitative research, it presents in-depth responses of runners who were not always concerned by existing research questionnaires.

Cases on Research and Knowledge Discovery - Advances in Information Security, Privacy, and Ethics ◽

Critical Infrastructure Higher Education Initiative

10.4018/978-1-4666-5946-9.ch008 ◽

2014 ◽

pp. 170-197

Author(s):

Kendal Smith

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Homeland Security ◽

Critical Infrastructure ◽

Essential Element ◽

Department Of Homeland Security ◽

Highly Educated ◽

Education Initiative

As an essential element of homeland security, critical infrastructure protection requires a professional, highly educated workforce and community of leaders at all levels of government and in the private sector. Yet there are few structured and comprehensive higher education programs in critical infrastructure protection. This case study reviews an education initiative that partners the U.S. Department of Homeland Security with the Center for Infrastructure Protection and Homeland Security at the George Mason University School of Law in an effort to develop and distribute critical infrastructure protection courses and materials that will become part of a comprehensive, unified approach to homeland security education.

Security management in the field of critical infrastructure protection in the Republic of Serbia: State and perspectives

Zbornik radova Pravnog fakulteta Novi Sad ◽

10.5937/zrpfns54-29401 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 54 (3) ◽

pp. 953-970

Author(s):

Ljubomir Stajić ◽

Vladan Mirković ◽

Nenad Radivojević

Keyword(s):

Critical Infrastructure ◽

Security Management ◽

Protection System ◽

Post Cold War ◽

Security Discourse ◽

The Subject ◽

The Law ◽

The Republic

Term "critical infrastructure" became part of the post-Cold War security discourse when the first legal and political acts, containing this term, emerged. The Law on Critical Infrastructure in the Republic of Serbia was adopted in 2018, and some of the most important issues regulated by the Law are the competences and responsibilities of entities in the critical infrastructure protection system. The subject of our research was security management in the field of critical infrastructure protection. As a result of the research in the paper: 1. Levels, types and competencies of security management in the field of critical infrastructure protection have been identified; 2. Their mutual relationship has been determined and 3. Recommendations of measures and solutions that need to be taken in order to establish an integrated protection system in this area have been given.

Integration of a System for Critical Infrastructure Protection with the OSSIM SIEM Platform: A dam case study

Lecture Notes in Computer Science - Computer Safety, Reliability, and Security ◽

10.1007/978-3-642-24270-0_15 ◽

2011 ◽

pp. 199-212 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

Luigi Coppolino ◽

Salvatore D’Antonio ◽

Valerio Formicola ◽

Luigi Romano

Keyword(s):

Critical Infrastructure ◽

Infrastructure Protection

Critical Infrastructure Protection

ICT Ethics and Security in the 21st Century ◽

10.4018/978-1-60960-573-5.ch011 ◽

2011 ◽

pp. 214-230 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Graeme Pye ◽

Matthew Warren ◽

William Hutchinson

Keyword(s):

Water Supply ◽

Critical Infrastructure ◽

Critical Infrastructures ◽

Ethical Imperative ◽

Ethical Choice ◽

Made In

The protection of Australian critical infrastructures and the choices made in terms of priorities and cost all impact upon the planning, precautions, and security aspects of protecting these important systems. Often, the choices made will have an ethical imperative that is difficult to assess at the time the decision is taken, and it is only after an incident that the truth of the choices made become fully evident. This is the focus of this discussion that highlights the issues of earlier resource funding choices made and how an ethical choice had to be made, with regard to protecting the security of a water supply infrastructure, or that of a community under the threat of bushfire as outlined in the case study.

The 2016 Police and Crime Commissioner elections

Safer Communities ◽

10.1108/sc-01-2017-0002 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 16 (2) ◽

pp. 41-54 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Peter Joyce

Keyword(s):

Public Awareness ◽

Primary Source ◽

Source Material ◽

Content Type ◽

The Public ◽

The Social ◽

Key Issues ◽

The Subject ◽

The Government

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyse the 2016 elections for Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) and to compare them with those that took place in 2012. It seeks to evaluate the background of the candidates who stood for office in 2016, the policies that they put forward, the results of the contests and the implications of the 2016 experience for future PCC elections. Design/methodology/approach This paper is based around several key themes – the profile of candidates who stood for election, preparations conducted prior to the contests taking place, the election campaign and issues raised during the contests, the results and the profile of elected candidates. The paper is based upon documentary research, making particular use of primary source material. Findings The research establishes that affiliation to a political party became the main route for successful candidates in 2016 and that local issues related to low-level criminality will dominate the future policing agenda. It establishes that although turnout was higher than in 2012, it remains low and that further consideration needs to be devoted to initiatives to address this for future PCC election contests. Research limitations/implications The research focusses on the 2016 elections and identifies a number of key issues that emerged during the campaign affecting the conduct of the contests which have a bearing on future PCC elections. It treats these elections as a bespoke topic and does not seek to place them within the broader context of the development of the office of PCC. Practical implications The research suggests that in order to boost voter participation in future PCC election contests, PCCs need to consider further means to advertise the importance of the role they perform and that the government should play a larger financial role in funding publicity for these elections and consider changing the method of election. Social implications The rationale for introducing PCCs was to empower the public in each police force area. However, issues that include the enhanced importance of political affiliation as a criteria for election in 2016 and the social unrepresentative nature of those who stood for election and those who secured election to this office in these contests coupled with shortcomings related to public awareness of both the role of PCCs and the timing of election contests threaten to undermine this objective. Originality/value The extensive use of primary source material ensures that the subject matter is original and its interpretation is informed by an academic perspective.