US EditionGermany Enforces New Security Laws to Protect Critical Infrastructure
- On September 10, 2025, new regulations were enacted in Germany requiring operators of critical infrastructure to strengthen security protocols across the country.
- These rules respond to increased risks from Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine and growing threats of sabotage and cyberattacks, notably from Russia and China.
- The KRITIS legislation requires companies operating in key sectors such as power supply, mobility, banking, medical services, and utilities to compile asset inventories, evaluate potential risks, develop strategies for continuity, and notify authorities of any significant service interruptions.
- The legislation designates infrastructure serving more than 500,000 individuals as critical and allows authorities to penalize organizations that do not adhere to security requirements.
- This legislation enhances the security of vital infrastructure, addressing Europe's increased exposure to threats such as environmental hazards, deliberate attacks, and cyber incidents.
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Germany approves new rules to protect critical infrastructure
Berlin, September 10 - The German government approved new rules on Wednesday that legally oblige operators of critical infrastructure in the country to protect their plants and networks. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Germany Enforces New Security Laws to Protect Critical Infrastructure
Germany's government has introduced new legislation requiring critical infrastructure operators to enhance security measures. This follows rising concerns about vulnerabilities exposed by recent geopolitical tensions and natural disasters. The rules, part of the KRITIS law, demand infrastructure protection in sectors like energy and finance, aiming to prevent sabotage or attacks.
Penalty in case of negligence, new reporting obligations and minimum standards - what energy companies and other operators expect from other central institutions now. And why that is necessary.
Penalty in case of negligence, new reporting obligations and minimum standards – what operators of critical infrastructure now expect. And why this is necessary.
Penalty in case of negligence, new reporting obligations and minimum standards - what operators of critical infrastructure now expect. And why that is necessary.
The Federal Cabinet has now passed the KRITIS umbrella law, which will transpose the corresponding EU directive into German law. Among other things, operators of critical infrastructure, such as banks, will be required to conduct a risk assessment for hybrid threats. The implementation deadline expired on October 18, 2024, and infringement proceedings are therefore already underway against Germany. The article "KRITIS umbrella law should finally…
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