Acronym for Critical National Infrastructure—essential national systems requiring protection.
CNI stands for Critical National Infrastructure. See 'Critical National Infrastructure' for the full definition. UK CNI sectors include energy, water, transport, health, communications, finance, and emergency services.
Why It Matters
The DSC Perspective:
CNI designation brings specific security requirements and regulatory oversight. Understand whether your organisation or customers fall within CNI sectors and the implications for security requirements.