Critical Infrastructure as the Frontline Defense for National Security

As geopolitical, cyber and physical threats grow, critical infrastructure interdependencies can turn individual disruptions into cascading impacts across sectors. This panel examines how energy, communications, IT and chemical sectors can strengthen resilience through trusted relationships, information sharing and public-private partnerships. Drawing on real-world experience, it will explore improving situational awareness, identifying systemic vulnerabilities, coordinating responses, managing supply-chain risks and addressing emerging technologies. Gain an insight to practical approaches to institutionalising cross-sector collaboration and strengthening collective security.