Ludek Lukas

Bio: Ludek Lukas is an academic researcher from Tomas Bata University in Zlín. The author has contributed to research in topics: Critical infrastructure & Critical infrastructure protection. The author has an hindex of 4, co-authored 15 publications receiving 34 citations.

Multicriterial Evaluation of Critical Infrastructure Element Protection in Czech Republic

Abstract: The importance of Critical Infrastructure is seen through its potential to enable the functional continuity of vital societal functions from economic and social perspective. Present state of Critical Infrastructure Protection is related to creation of relevant security and protection management system, where the effectiveness of this system should be important also in relation to business continuity and disaster recovery. The article will discuss about potential approach to multicriterial evaluation of Critical Infrastructure and Its security and Protection management system in the context of security research project in the Czech Republic - ”VG20112014067 - Resilience evaluation system of Critical Infrastructure elements and networks in selected areas.“

Resilience Assessment in Electricity Critical Infrastructure from the Point of View of Converged Security

Abstract: In terms of service provision, the electricity sector is the most important critical infrastructure sector, on the supply of which the vast majority of society and its basic vital functions depend. Extensive disruption of these supplies would have negative effects not only on basic human needs, but also on the economy and security of the state. For this reason, it is necessary to ensure permanent and comprehensive monitoring of the infrastructure elements resilience level, especially against threats with a multispectral impact on several areas of security. For this reason, the authors of the article developed the Converged Resilience Assessment (CRA) method, which enables advanced assessment of the electricity critical infrastructure elements resilience from the converged security point of view. Converged security in this case combines (converges) physical, cyber and operational security into a complementary unit. This reflects the integral determinants of resilience across related areas of security/safety. The CRA method focuses mainly on information and situation management, which integrates and correlates information (signals) from systems and sensors in order to obtain an overview of the situation and the subsequent effective management of its solution. The practical use of the proposed method is demonstrated on a selected element of the Czech Republic transmission system. The CRA method is currently embodied in a functional sample that has been piloted on several TSO elements. Further development of this method is seen mainly in fulfilling the logic of network infrastructure and reflection between elementary and intersectoral links in the context of synergistic and cascading effects in a broader context.

Critical Infrastructure Protection and the Evaluation Process

Abstract: Critical Infrastructure Protection importance is seen as basic element of maintaining vital societal functions from social and economic perspective. In relation to the needs of optimal and relevant protection and security measures selection is necessary to establish framework for Critical Infrastructure protection evaluation in relation and interconnection to risk assessment. This article discuss about conceptual approach of Critical Infrastructure Protection measures evaluation, which should be seen as an above-mentioned framework development, which it is based on the actual state of knowledge in Czech Republic.

Management of protection of Czech Republic critical infrastructure elements

Abstract: Contemporary modern democratic society provides its citizens optimal conditions for their life and development. The latest technology are using significantly in several key areas like health care, food, transportation, information and communication technologies, etc. Based on political developments in nineties the concept of critical infrastructure was formulated as one of the security pillars. Infrastructure sectors are elements that support state by essential support functions. The states have been aware of their dependence on the operation of infrastructure sectors and began to be actively in this area. The current approach of the Czech Republic to protect critical infrastructure is based on the approach of the European Union. Its aim is to provide for the elements of critical infrastructure protection.

Utilization of the EASI model in the matters of critical infrastructure protection and its verification via the OTB SAF simulation tool

Abstract: The importance of critical infrastructure protection is perceived mainly through the lens of sustaining a functional continuity of society from economical and social standpoint This fact has contributed to the creation of legislative, normative and institutional tools which are to form security environment and real approaches to critical infrastructure protection It is obvious that the utilization of physical protection systems is one of the significant aspects of critical infrastructure protection, however, it is necessary to say that it lacks a comprehensive approach to determining optimal structural and functional demands on these systems This article focuses on the utilization of the EASI model in the context of structure and functionality verification of the proposed physical security system of an component of the critical infrastructure and on verification of the outputs emerging from the EASI model via the OTB SAF simulation tool

Influence of Critical Infrastructure on Enterprise Economic Security

Abstract: This article deals with critical infrastructure and its influence on enterprise economic security. In the introduction, the sectors of critical infrastructure from the point of view of the European Union, Czech Republic and Slovak Republic are characterized. Attention is paid to individual links between the elements of critical infrastructure and the enterprise. Subsequently, enterprise economic security, fundamental factors participating in its creation, and threats disturbing it with emphasis on critical infrastructure failure are discussed. The final part of this article presents possible impacts of critical infrastructure failure on the enterprise economic security.

Identifying critical elements of road infrastructure using cascading impact assessment

Abstract: Road transport is a key means of transporting people and cargo on land. Its particular advantages are speed and operability, which are balanced, however, by dependence on road infrastructure. Road infrastructure reliability is an important factor in its functioning. If some elements of road infrastructure are disrupted or fail, the function of dependent infrastructures, such as the integrated rescue system or industry, are also impaired and may fail. These important elements of road infrastructure should be identified as critical and be given greater attention when identifying weaknesses and implementing subsequent security measures. This article introduces the Identifying Critical Elements of Road Infrastructure (ICERI) method, which was designed to make use of Cascading Impact Assessments (CIA). The use of CIA allows critical elements to be identified through impact escalation analysis. These impacts can therefore be monitored not only in road transport infrastructure but also across the entire critical infrastructure system.

Resilience Assessment in Electricity Critical Infrastructure from the Point of View of Converged Security

Abstract: In terms of service provision, the electricity sector is the most important critical infrastructure sector, on the supply of which the vast majority of society and its basic vital functions depend. Extensive disruption of these supplies would have negative effects not only on basic human needs, but also on the economy and security of the state. For this reason, it is necessary to ensure permanent and comprehensive monitoring of the infrastructure elements resilience level, especially against threats with a multispectral impact on several areas of security. For this reason, the authors of the article developed the Converged Resilience Assessment (CRA) method, which enables advanced assessment of the electricity critical infrastructure elements resilience from the converged security point of view. Converged security in this case combines (converges) physical, cyber and operational security into a complementary unit. This reflects the integral determinants of resilience across related areas of security/safety. The CRA method focuses mainly on information and situation management, which integrates and correlates information (signals) from systems and sensors in order to obtain an overview of the situation and the subsequent effective management of its solution. The practical use of the proposed method is demonstrated on a selected element of the Czech Republic transmission system. The CRA method is currently embodied in a functional sample that has been piloted on several TSO elements. Further development of this method is seen mainly in fulfilling the logic of network infrastructure and reflection between elementary and intersectoral links in the context of synergistic and cascading effects in a broader context.