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CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURES [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-03-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
- Naval Forces
- Safety (Water Transport)
- Internet and Telematics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- maritime cyber situational awareness
1, record 1, English, maritime%20cyber%20situational%20awareness
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- MCSA 2, record 1, English, MCSA
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... developing human skills and systems’ detection capabilities in the maritime domain are a critical element to effectively manage the cyber risks related to different types of ships and/or maritime infrastructures. Such capabilities can greatly contribute to developing a maritime cyber situational awareness, which can promote the maritime domain key mission objectives, such as maintaining preparedness, safety, and security. 2, record 1, English, - maritime%20cyber%20situational%20awareness
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
- Forces navales
- Sécurité (Transport par eau)
- Internet et télématique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- connaissance de la situation cybermaritime
1, record 1, French, connaissance%20de%20la%20situation%20cybermaritime
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La détection et la réaction en temps utile à une cyberattaque visant un navire, en particulier au milieu de l'océan, nécessitent des processus de connaissance de la situation efficaces et spécifiques. L'étape la plus importante pour assurer la sécurité maritime et accroître l'efficacité de la planification et de la conduite des opérations est l'amélioration de la connaissance de la situation cybermaritime. L'objectif de cette stratégie est de comprendre efficacement ce qui se passe dans l'environnement maritime et qui pourrait avoir un impact sur la sécurité. 1, record 1, French, - connaissance%20de%20la%20situation%20cybermaritime
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-07-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Risks and Threats (Security)
- Philosophy (General)
- Economic Conditions and Forecasting
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- black sky event
1, record 2, English, black%20sky%20event
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In a black sky event, an unprotected grid would cause an extended duration power outage and precipitate cascading, direct and indirect failures of other critical societal infrastructures. These other infrastructures include oil, gas, transportation, water, wastewater and so on. 2, record 2, English, - black%20sky%20event
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Risques et menaces (Sécurité)
- Philosophie (Généralités)
- Prévisions et conjonctures économiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- événement de noirceur totale
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9v%C3%A9nement%20de%20noirceur%20totale
proposal, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- évènement de noirceur totale 1, record 2, French, %C3%A9v%C3%A8nement%20de%20noirceur%20totale
proposal, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - external organization data 2014-09-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Critical Infrastructure Specialist
1, record 3, English, Critical%20Infrastructure%20Specialist
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
003960: Royal Canadian Mounted Police job code. 1, record 3, English, - Critical%20Infrastructure%20Specialist
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The member is responsible for : assisting in organizing the identification, prioritization and risk assessment of critical infrastructures and specific criminal elements and their socio-economic context; researching and evaluating information from a variety of sources; and modifying or developing qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques and threat assessment measurement tools. 1, record 3, English, - Critical%20Infrastructure%20Specialist
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Critical Infrastructures Specialist
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- spécialiste des infrastructures essentielles
1, record 3, French, sp%C3%A9cialiste%20des%20infrastructures%20essentielles
masculine and feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
003960 : code d'emploi de la Gendarmerie royale du Canada. 1, record 3, French, - sp%C3%A9cialiste%20des%20infrastructures%20essentielles
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le membre remplit les fonctions suivantes : aider à organiser l'établissement, la priorisation et l'évaluation des risques des infrastructures essentielles ainsi que des éléments criminels précis et de leur contexte socioéconomique; faire des recherches et évaluer les renseignements de diverses sources; modifier ou établir des techniques d'analyse qualitative et quantitative de même que des outils de mesure d'évaluation des menaces. 1, record 3, French, - sp%C3%A9cialiste%20des%20infrastructures%20essentielles
Record 3, Key term(s)
- infrastructures essentielles - spécialiste
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-06-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Government Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
- IT Security
- National and International Security
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- President's Commission on Critical Infrastructure Protection
1, record 4, English, President%27s%20Commission%20on%20Critical%20Infrastructure%20Protection
correct, United States
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- PCCIP 1, record 4, English, PCCIP
correct, United States
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The President's Commission on Critical Infrastructure Protection(PCCIP) was created by the President William Jefferson Clinton "to advise and assist the President of the United States by recommending a national strategy for protecting and assuring critical infrastructures from physical and cyber threats. 1, record 4, English, - President%27s%20Commission%20on%20Critical%20Infrastructure%20Protection
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités gouvernementaux non canadiens
- Sécurité des TI
- Sécurité nationale et internationale
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- President's Commission on Critical Infrastructure Protection
1, record 4, French, President%27s%20Commission%20on%20Critical%20Infrastructure%20Protection
correct, feminine noun, United States
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- PCCIP 1, record 4, French, PCCIP
correct, feminine noun, United States
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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