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<p>The Government defines the UK’s Critical National Infrastructure as the critical
elements of infrastructure (facilities, systems, sites, property, information, people,
networks and processes), the loss or compromise of which would result in major detrimental
impact on the availability, delivery or integrity of essential services, leading to
severe economic or social consequences or loss of life.</p><p>The Government has designated
13 sectors as critical to the daily functioning of the UK. Each sector has a lead
government department responsible for the resilience and security of their sectors
and for designating the critical elements of infrastructure. The elements of the national
infrastructure designated as critical are reviewed periodically. The Civil Contingencies
Secretariat (CCS) in the Cabinet Office has a coordination and assurance role across
all sectors and oversees the Government's infrastructure security and resilience objectives.</p><p>
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