Title: Risk management of complex critical systems

Authors: Andrew Koubatis, Jorge Yerena Schonberger

Addresses: The Geneva Association, 53 Route de Malagnou, Geneva CH-1208, Switzerland. ' The Geneva Association, 53 Route de Malagnou, Geneva CH-1208, Switzerland

Abstract: It is crucial to examine the changing panorama of vulnerabilities and criticalities in our increasingly interconnected world. Understanding the meaning of complexity and its implications allows us to see the interconnectedness of the world for enhanced risk management in technical and social systems. In this respect, a framework to assess complex systems is necessary to understand vulnerabilities and risks. We explain how this framework can provide a quick, higher-level view and preliminary risk management screening prior to proceeding into specific and costly analyses.

Keywords: risk management; complexity; interdependent systems; risk assessment framework; interdependency; vulnerability; critical systems; critical infrastructures.

DOI: 10.1504/IJCIS.2005.006119

International Journal of Critical Infrastructures, 2005 Vol.1 No.2/3, pp.195 - 215

Published online: 06 Feb 2005 *

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