Risk assessment methodologies for Critical Infrastructure Protection . Part I : A state of the

Effective risk assessment methodologies are the cornerstone of a successful Critical Infrastructure Protectionprogram. The extensive number of risk assessment methodologies for critical infrastructures clearly supportsthis argument. Risk assessment is indispensable in order to identify threats, assess vulnerabilities and evaluatethe impact on assets, infrastructures or systems taking into account the probability of the occurrence of thesethreats. This report aims at providing an overview of the relevant methodologies at global level. How to obtain EU publications Our priced publications are available from EU Bookshop (http://bookshop.europa.eu), where you can placean order with the sales agent of your choice. The Publications Office has a worldwide network of sales agents. You can obtain their contact details bysending a fax to (352) 29 29-42758. The mission of the JRC is to provide customer-driven scientific and technical supportfor the conception, development, implementation and monitoring of EU policies. As aservice of the European Commission, the JRC functions as a reference centre ofscience and technology for the Union. Close to the policy-making process, it servesthe common interest of the Member States, while being independent of specialinterests, whether private or national.LB-NA-25286-EN-N