critical infrastructure

Language: en

📖 Definitions

  1. Systems and assets that are essential to the functioning of a society and economy, such as energy, water, transport, and communication networks.; Physical or digital assets designated by authorities for special protection due to their importance to national security and economic stability.

💬 Examples

  1. The government has assured residents that all critical infrastructure, including hospitals, power grids, and water supplies, remains fully operational.

  2. Cybersecurity teams are constantly monitoring critical infrastructure to prevent potential attacks from foreign adversaries.