CI in the UNSC --- To contribute to the debate on CI protection, I decided to take a look on how the UN Security Council has addressed the topic. It has been featured in discussions on “Protection of Civilians,” and only one resolution has been adopted. Resolution 2341 (13 February 2017) focuses on the protection of CI against terrorist threats. Some of its most interesting aspects are: • Recognition that each State determines what constitutes its critical infrastructure, and how to effectively protect it from terrorist attacks. • Cybersecurity is recognized as part of the protection efforts. • Recognizes the need to engage and cooperate with private sector owners and operators of CI. • Mentions the “CTITF Working Group on the Protection of Critical Infrastructure including Vulnerable Targets, Internet and Tourism Security,” and encourages to provide assistance and capacity-building to Member States. Therefore, there is a window of opportunity for introducing the cyber aspect into the discussions of IC protection in the Security Council. The growing recognition of the Internet as a vital tool in modern life will eventually lead to the Council deepening its work on the issue.

Source author: Juan Feliciano Ascencio Moctezuma jascencio@sre.gob.mx