Critical Information Infrastructure (CII)

Under Section 49 of the Cybersecurity Act B.E. 2562 (2019), the National Cyber Security Committee (NCSC) has the authority to designate organizations in critical sectors as Critical Information Infrastructure (CII).

Critical Infrastructure Sectors

  • (1) National Security
  • (2) Critical Government Services
  • (3) Banking and Finance
  • (4) Information Technology and Telecommunications
  • (5) Transportation and Logistics
  • (6) Energy and Utilities
  • (7) Healthcare
  • (8) Other sectors designated by the committee

CII Identification Process

  • Identify critical processes
  • Assess impact of process disruption
  • Determine acceptable downtime
  • Select critical processes and information assets
  • Identify CII organizations
Section 43
The committee shall establish national cybersecurity policies and plans which must be followed by government agencies, regulators, and CII organizations.
Section 44
Organizations must develop cybersecurity standards and practices aligned with national cybersecurity policies.
Section 45
CII organizations must prevent, respond to, and mitigate cybersecurity risks in accordance with established standards.
Section 46
Organizations must provide contact information for cybersecurity coordination personnel.
Section 54
CII organizations must conduct cybersecurity risk assessments and audits at least annually.
Section 56
CII organizations must establish cyber threat monitoring systems and participate in cybersecurity readiness exercises.
Section 57
Significant cyber incidents must be reported to the relevant authority and regulator.
Section 58
Organizations must investigate cyber threats and implement mitigation measures.