Law and data protection
KRITIS
Abbreviation for Kritische Infrastrukturen
In short and in plain language
KRITIS is the German short form for critical infrastructure.
It means places and services that people rely on. If they fail, the effects can be serious.
Examples are energy, water, health and finance.
Laws say which firms fall under it.
Definition
KRITIS is the German short form for critical infrastructure, meaning facilities whose failure can have considerable consequences for the supply of society. Examples are energy, water, health and finance. Which operators fall under it in an individual case is set by laws and ordinances.