Risk-based approach for protecting critical infrastructure facilities: specifics of application by law enforcement agencies

Introduction: the purpose of this article is to examine the specifics of the use of risk-based approach by some law enforcement agencies of Ukraine, in particular, when protecting critical infrastructure, and to develop recommendations for improving this process. Methods: the following methods were used in the course of the research: method of theoretical generalization; monographic; methods of induction and deduction; methods of structural, logical and semantic analysis; system and structural; dialectical. Results: it is proved that the risk-based approach always deals with probable categories, calculations of possible impact and works to prevent the threat from materializing, minimize its impact or minimize the consequences. The authors offer their own vision of the model for applying a risk-based approach in protecting critical infrastructure facilities, which consists of the indicated stages. In their view, the very idea, main goal, and content of RBA in ensuring CI security presuppose its application in 3 interconnected spheres (the security sphere; counterintelligence and operational-search activities; pre-trial investigation system) of law enforcement activity to form a complete system. Conclusions: the advantages of applying RBA in fighting the threats to critical infrastructure are highlighted.