In a time of rising global risks, safeguarding critical infrastructure (CI) — spanning sectors such as energy, water, transportation, healthcare, and communications — is more crucial than ever for maintaining societal stability, ensuring national security, and supporting economic resilience. This presentation offers an in-depth exploration of risk assessment techniques and security vulnerability assessment (SVA) methodologies, carefully tailored to the unique demands of critical infrastructure protection. The material methodically covers the identification of threats and hazards — whether natural, technological, or human-made — and evaluates vulnerabilities across physical, cyber, human, and organizational domains. It also delves into analyzing potential impacts and the cascading effects that can ripple through interconnected systems. Special focus is given to risk estimation processes, prioritization of vulnerabilities, and the strategic formulation of preventive and mitigation measures. Dedicated sections classify different risk assessment approaches, including qualitative, quantitative, and hybrid methods, while also examining the increasing complexity of infrastructure interdependencies. Emerging risks fueled by technological innovation, climate change, and an evolving threat landscape are also explored in detail. To ground these discussions in real-world relevance, case studies such as the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster are presented, underscoring how cascading failures can lead to catastrophic outcomes and highlighting the urgent need for proactive resilience strategies. Furthermore, the critical role of effective risk communication is discussed as an essential part of disaster preparedness and crisis management. This work seeks to equip researchers, practitioners, students, and policymakers with practical frameworks and actionable strategies to enhance the protection and resilience of critical infrastructure against a diverse and growing range of threats. Risk Assessment Techniques and Security Vulnerability Assessment in Critical Infrastructure Protection 🎯 Presented by: Prof. Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković – https://vladimircvetkovic.upravljanje-rizicima.edu.rs/ In today’s complex world, protecting critical infrastructure — such as energy systems, water supply networks, healthcare facilities, transportation hubs, and communication […]