A strategy to improve the security and resilience around critical infrastructure in Scotland was published in mid-March.
Scotland’s first Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) Strategy addresses resilience issues from risks such as flooding, pandemic influenza, extreme weather and terrorism.
It will establish a co-ordinated approach to security across the nine sectors, both devolved and reserved, that deliver essential services. These are energy, transport, finance, communications, water, food, health, emergency services and Government services. The Strategy will see the Scottish Government work with the UK Government, emergency services and infrastructure operators.
Finance Secretary John Swinney said: "The strategy draws together a wide range of bodies engaged in CNI activity to enhance the security and resilience of infrastructure sites in Scotland in the event of unforeseen or emergency circumstances.
"The Scottish Government has a key role to ensure Scotland’s resilience is as strong as it can be. The Strategy is leading policy development – it is the first of its kind in the UK and has been developed in collaboration with the UK Government.
"Addressing a wide range of risks in a holistic way will deepen understanding of the interdependencies between different sectors. We will do this by assessing risks, prioritising the key security and resilience issues and working in partnership across the spectrum of UK and Scottish Government, industry and local responders."
