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Valuation of architectural heritage by multicultural student groups
PublicationIn this article, the author addresses the education of architecture students in the field of architectural history and the determination of the value of architectural objects. Important changes at present are underway concerning this. Both the role of architectural history in architectural education and content in architectural history curricula is changing. The need for re-evaluation...
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Rozdział 3.1.1. Przestrzenne formy ochrony przyrody. W: [Praca zbiorowa]Materiały do monografii przyrodniczej regionu gdańskiego. Gdańsk: Marpress **2002 s. 57-66, 4 tab. Tom 8 Diagnoza stanu i koncepcja ochrony środowiska przyrodniczo-kulturowe- go w województwie pomorskim. Diagnosis of natural-cultural environment´scondition and the idea of its protection in Pomeranian Voivodship. Red. A.Kostarczyk, M. Przewoźniak.
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Ergonomic Aspects of Transport of Patient through the Operating Theatre
PublicationOne of the most crucial decisions to be made while designing and re-modernizing an operating theatre is selecting a method of transporting the patient through the hospital’s spatial arrangement. This decision, while irrelevant at first thought, implies numerous project and functional consequences. Designing an operating theatre within a hospital is related to numerous specialist requirements with an aim of minimizing the risk of...
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Hydrodynamic cavitation based advanced oxidation processes: Studies on specific effects of inorganic acids on the degradation effectiveness of organic pollutants
PublicationThe use of cavitation in advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) to treat acidic effluents and process water has become a promising trend in the area of environmental protection. The pH value of effluents – often acidified using an inorganic acid, is one of the key parameters of optimization process. However, in the majority of cases the effect of kind of inorganic acid on the effectiveness of degradation is not studied. The present...
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OPTIMAL FARM SIZE AND EFFECTIVENESS OF AGRICULTURE IN THE EU: THE CASE OF WHEAT YIELDS
PublicationThe article concentrates on the relationship between the size of a farm and its efficiency in relation to wheat production in the European Union (EU). The issue is not new, however fundamental from the point of view of the agricultural policy, as the appropriate shape of the agrarian structure affects the economic rationality in agriculture and significantly improves the productivity. We analysed data for the period between 2004...
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The Modernist Centre of Gdynia. Management Plan for the Nominated Property for the Years 2022-2027. Attachment to: Nomination Dossier on the inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List of a part of Gdynia City Centre, Poland
PublicationThe Management Plan is a document that helps in managing the Nominated Property and follows the Operational Guidelines for the Implementation of the Convention. The Plan is intended as a management tool to ensure the protection and maintenance of the Outstanding Universal Value (OUV) and the features that determine the integrity and authenticity of the place.
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THE METHOD OF ENERGY-EFFICIENCY INVESTIGATIONS OF THE NEWLY PRODUCED MARINE FUELS THROUGH AN APPLICATION OF THE LABORATORY DIESEL ENGINE
PublicationThe article deals with one of the scientific issue solved within frames of the research project financed by Voivodeship Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management in Gdansk, namely, in particular, the method of energy investigations of the self-ignition engine in conditions of its supply with a non-standard (modified) marine fuel. The representative results of engine tests worked out on the especially built laboratory...
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Performance of zinc-rich coatings evaluated using AFM-based electrical properties imaging
PublicationThe paper presents the results of investigation of polyvinyl zinc-rich coating exposed to 97% relativehumidity atmosphere for 40 days. Condition of the coating and evolution of its protective properties weredetermined with the novel AFM-based approach capable of providing surface profiles, local dc currentmaps as well as local impedance spectra. The proposed technique allowed insight into the local changesof coating topography...
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Experimental verification of a new method of loop resistance testing in low voltage systems with residual current devices
PublicationA periodical verification of the effectiveness of protection against electric shock shall be performed in low voltage systems. The scope of this verification includes loop impedance/resistance testing. If a residual current device is installed in a tested circuit, this testing is problematic. A residual current device trips out during the test, because of the high value of measurement current. This precludes the execution of the...
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Fortifications of Hel Peninsula in Poland – history, preservation and contemporary adaptation.
PublicationThe Hel Peninsula fortifications are one of the largest and most interesting historic coastal fortification complexes in Poland. Built from the 1930s until demilitarisation at the end of the Cold War, they are now one of the biggest tourist attractions of the region. The article attempts to describe the history of their development, current state and selected problems related to their protection and adaptation for touristic purposes....
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Ranking ecosystem services delivered by trees in urban and rural areas
PublicationPolicies and strategies for tree management and protection on a national, regional, and local level have not sufficiently considered differences between rural and urban areas. We used expert knowledge to compare rural and urban areas in a case study evaluating the relative importance of ecosystem services (ES) in policy development. The Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and focus group discussions were used to rank 17 ES, representing...
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Zabezpieczenia antykorozyjne stalowych barierek ochronnych na obiektach mostowych w ujęciu kosztów cyklu ich życia
PublicationThe article presents the Life Cycle Costs analysis of steel safety barriers operated in road lane conditions, located on a selected bridge structure. Three corrosion protection systems were proposed, analyzing them in terms of the cost of initial and planned outlays related to maintenance. Based on the LCC analysis for three options, taking into account the 25-year lifetime of the barriers, the optimal solutionwas indicated, i.e....
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The Revitalization Processes of the Port Structures in Gdynia and Gdansk on the Background of Contemporary Port Changes
PublicationTransformations of the port facilities against the modernization of the port structures are present in many city-port centers since more than 50 years. The modernization taking place in the ports located in Gdynia-Gdansk mainly concerns communication availability and adapted to the multimodal technology of transport and transshipment. Developing specialized tech-terminals serving a specific type of load, causes development of the...
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The Impact of the Antigenic Composition of Chimeric Proteins on Their Immunoprotective Activity against Chronic Toxoplasmosis in Mice
PublicationToxoplasmosis may pose a serious threat for individuals with weakened or undeveloped immune systems. However, to date, there is no specific immunoprophylaxis for humans. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate the immunogenicity of three trivalent—SAG2-GRA1-ROP1L (SGR), SAG1L-MIC1-MAG1 (SMM), and GRA1-GRA2-GRA6 (GGG)—and two tetravalent—SAG2-GRA1-ROP1-GRA2 (SGRG) and SAG1-MIC1-MAG1-GRA2 (SMMG)—chimeric T. gondii proteins, as...
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INCREASING THE COUNTRY'S SECURITY AND PUBLIC TRANSPORT ACCESSIBILITY BY CREATING A NETWORK OF SMALL AIRPORTS
PublicationIt has been shown that by creating a network of small airports, it is possible to increase the communication accessibility of large population groups and the country's security, including safety at sea. The airports mentioned above may also be located on land considered to be weak from an engineering point of view. These include, for example, wetlands, swamps, flood embankments, poor coastal belt grounds, and reclaimed land. A...
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Geometric working volume of a satellite positive displacement machine
PublicationThis article describes a method for determining the geometric working volume of satellite positive displacement machines (pump and motor). The working mechanism of these machines is satellite mechanism consisting of two non-circular gears (rotor and curvature) and circular gears (satellites). Two variants of the satellite mechanism are presented. In the first mechanism, the rolling line of the rotor is a sinusoid "wrapped" around...
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Rozdział 2.2.1. Strukturalizacja przyrodnicza obszaru województwa pomors-kiego. W: [Praca zbiorowa] Materiały do monografii przyrodniczej regionu gdańskiego. Gdańsk: Marpress**2002 s. 18-31, 1 rys. Tom 8 Diagnoza stanu i koncepcja ochrony środowiska przyrodniczo-kulturowe- go w województwie pomorskim. Diagnosis of natural-cultural environment´scondition and the idea of its protection in Pomeranian Voivodship. Red. A.Kostarczyk, M. Przewoźniak.
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Rozdział 2.1. Metoda zintegrowanej waloryzacji środowiska przyrodniczo-kul-turowego. W: [Praca zbiorowa] Materiały do monografii przyrodniczej regionu gdańskiego. Gdańsk: Marpress**2002 s. 16-18.Tom 8 Diagnoza stanu i koncepcja ochrony środowiska przyrodniczo-kulturowe- go w województwie pomorskim. Diagnosis of natural-cultural environment´scondition and the idea of its protection in Pomeranian Voivodship. Red. A.Kostarczyk, M. Przewoźniak.
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Tilting pad thrust bearing with novel material selection - experimental comparison of low and medium speed operation
PublicationThe advances in material engineering led to the development of hard carbon based coatings applied in numerous applications in order to prevent or minimize wear of the parts in contact. With Triondur® coatings, the bearing company Schaeffler has succeeded in halving the friction losses in the valve trains of passenger cars. The coatings are optimized for high abrasive wear protection and low sliding friction moments. Altogether...
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RESEARCH OF PARTIAL DISCHARGE IN THE LABORATORY CONSTRUCTE
PublicationNowadays in the Czech Republic begins implementation of new types of leadership system with insulated conductors nowadays. This system is used because of the use of conductors in difficulties to reach terrains and lower failure rate. The finding of specific faults is problem, because today's digital protection are not able to find it.
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Rhodotorulic Acid and its Derivatives: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications
PublicationSiderophores are low molecular weight compounds produced by microorganisms to scavenge iron in iron-deficient environments. Rhodotorulic acid, a natural hydroxamate siderophore, plays a vital role in iron acquisition for fungi and bacteria. As the simplest natural hydroxamate siderophore, it exhibits a high affinity for ferric ions, enabling it to form stable complexes that facilitate iron uptake and transport within microorganisms....
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Cultural Heritage in Spatial Planning
PublicationThe cultural heritage objects of each country should have a major impact on the development of space. Unfortunately, most often the investment needs prevail and only the most precious historical objects are protected. Thus often a monument is preserved, but its surroundings (which put it in context) are lost forever. This article addressed the issues of cultural heritage in relation to the spatial planning system in Poland. The...
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White cabbage in the biofumigation process- expectations and perspectives
PublicationHealth risks related to common use of pesticides and artificial fertilizers raised the interest in alteranative methods of crop protection, among them biofumigation is becoming the most promising. In this process certain natural compounds, mainly degradation products of glucosinolates produced by Brassica species are used to combat pests and microorganisms attacking crops. Increased synthesis of these bioactive compounds can be...
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Integrated approach for functional safety and cyber security management in maritime critical infrastructures
PublicationThe work is devoted important issues of the management in maritime critical infrastructure of functional safety analysis, in particular the safety integrity level (SIL) verification of safety functions to be implemented within the distributed control and protection systems with regard to cyber security aspects. A method based on quantitative and qualitative information is proposed for the SIL (IEC 61508, 61511) verification with...
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Integration of advanced oxidation and membrane filtration for removal of micropollutants of emerging concern
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Noble metal–TiO2 supported catalysts for the catalytic ozonation of parabens mixtures
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Textile wastewater treatment by AOPs for brine reuse
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The use of modified vegetable oil from Crambe abyssinica as a lubricant base for the food industry
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The Effectiveness of Catching Cutworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae: Noctuinae) (= Agrotinae) in Pheromone Traps and Light Traps, for Short-Term Forecasting
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Quality Structure of the Noctuidae Family in Selected Habitats of the Agricultural Landscape
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In-situ oxidative degradation of sulfamethoxazole by calcium peroxide/persulfate dual oxidant system in water and soil
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Special issue - ECCE-6
PublicationWskazano na nadmierną konsumpcję energii i substancji w porównaniu z rzeczywistym zapotrzebowaniem dla życia ludzkiego. Wskazano na skutki nadmiernie intensywnej eksploatacji surowców i zanieczyszczenie środowiska. Wskazano na wybitnie nierównomierny rozkład zużycia energii w świecie. Omówiono straty energii spowodowane emisją metanu z kopalń. Przedyskutowano możliwości i zasadnośc stosowania biopaliw. Omówiono rolę inżynierów...
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Modelling and optimisation of MXene-derived TiO2/Ti3C2 synthesis parameters using Response Surface Methodology based on the Box–Behnken factorial design. Enhanced carbamazepine degradation by the Cu-modified TiO2/Ti3C2 photocatalyst
PublicationIn the present study, a hydrothermal method in a water/ethanol environment was used for the first time to obtain novel Cu/TiO2/Ti3C2 composites with high photocatalytic activity for the degradation of carbamazepine (CBZ) under simulated solar light. The Box–Behnken factorial design was coupled with Response Surface Methodology (RSM) for synthesis parameter optimisation. The effect of different synthesis parameters, including temperature, time...
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Application of a hybrid mechanistic/machine learning model for prediction of nitrous oxide (N2O) production in a nitrifying sequencing batch reactor
PublicationNitrous oxide (N2O) is a key parameter for evaluating the greenhouse gas emissions from wastewater treatment plants. In this study, a new method for predicting liquid N2O production during nitrification was developed based on a mechanistic model and machine learning (ML) algorithm. The mechanistic model was first used for simulation of two 15-day experimental trials in a nitrifying sequencing batch reactor. Then, model predictions...
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Prediction of energy consumption and evaluation of affecting factors in a full-scale WWTP using a machine learning approach
PublicationTreatment of municipal wastewater to meet the stringent effluent quality standards is an energy-intensive process and the main contributor to the costs of wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs). Analysis and prediction of energy consumption (EC) are essential in designing and operating sustainable energy-saving WWTPs. In this study, the effect of wastewater, hydraulic, and climate-based parameters on the daily consumption of EC by...
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Problemy zarządzania bezpieczeństwem obiektu przemysłowego podwyższonego ryzyka
PublicationW rozdziale przedstawiono wybrane zagadnienia dotyczące zarządzania bezpieczeństwem w zautomatyzowanym złożonym obiekcie podwyższonego ryzyka. Pokazano, że ryzyko strat można istotnie ograniczyć stosując odpowiednie rozwiązania techniczne w postaci warstwowego systemu zabezpieczeń, który obejmuje podstawowy system sterowania procesem, człowieka-operatora i system automatyki zabezpieczeniowej. Podkreślono znaczenie właściwego zaprojektowania...
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Rozdział 4.3. Układ funkcjonalny, strategia realizacyjna i koncepcja moni- toringu. W: [Praca zbiorowa] Materiały do monografii przyrodniczej regionu gdańskiego. Gdańsk: Marpress**2002 s. 84-89. Tom 8 Diagnoza stanu i koncepcja ochrony środowiska przyrodniczo-kulturowe- go w województwie pomorskim. Diagnosis of natural-cultural environment´s condition and the idea of its protection in Pomeranian Voivodship. Red. A. Kostarczyk, M. Przewoźniak.
PublicationRozdziały zawierają analizę prognozowanych problemów wdrożenia planowanego systemu ochrony środowiska przyrodniczo - kulturowego w woj. pomorskim, ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem problemów rangi regionalnej. Przedstawiono także wieloaspektową argumentację za wdrożeniem planowanego systemu oraz koncep- cję jego monitorowania.
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Rozdział 3.3. Prognoza skutków dalszego utrzymywania obecnego stanu dlaochrony wartości przyrodniczo-kulturowych. W: [Praca zbiorowa] Materiały domonografii przyrodniczej regionu gdańskiego. Gdańsk: Marpress**2002 s. 70- 71. Tom 8 Diagnoza stanu i koncepcja ochrony środowiska przyrodniczo-kulturowe-go w województwie pomorskim. Diagnosis of natural-cultural environment´scondition and the idea of its protection in Pomeranian Voivodship. Red. A.Kostarczyk, M. Przewoźniak.
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The methods of secure data transmission in the KNX system
PublicationThe article presents the demands concerning data security in distributed building automation systems and shows the need for providing mechanisms of secure communication in the KNX system. Three different methods developed for KNX data protection are discussed: EIBsec, KNX Data Security and the author's method. Their properties are compared and potential areas of application are presented.
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A new method of fault loop resistance measurement in low voltage systems with residual current devices
PublicationThis paper presents a new method of fault loop resistance measurement in low voltage systems with residual current devices. The method enables measuring fault loop resistance without nuisance tripping of residual current devices, by application an unconventional waveform of measurement current. It is important for proper verification of the effectiveness of protection against electric shock.
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Data Mining Applications and Methods in Medicine
PublicationIn this paper we describe the research area of data mining and its applications in medicine. The origins of data mining and its crucial features are shortly presented. We discuss the specificity of medicine as an application area for computer systems. Characteristic features of the medical data are investigated. Common problems in the area are also presented as well as the strengths and capabilities of the data mining methods....
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Potentials of Water Usage in urban Neighbourhood Structures
PublicationThis paper will treat about water influence and possibility of its usage in the urban neighborhood structures (e.g. districts, real estate properties, town parts) in the context of actual regional environmental problems and according to directories determined by European targets. It is not rare yet in the basic stage of urban design that water is treated as a threat, not a chance. In result planned structures are often built,...
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Analysis of Ferroresonance Mitigation Effectiveness in Auxiliary Power Systems of High-Voltage Substations
PublicationFerroresonance in power networks is a dangerous phenomenon, which may result in overcurrents and overvoltages, causing damage to power equipment and the faulty operation of protection systems. For this reason, the possibility of the occurrence of ferroresonance has to be identified, and adequate methods need to be incorporated to eliminate or reduce its effects. The aim of this paper is to evaluate the effectiveness of ferroresonance...
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Orbital blowout trauma occurring at the workplace – clinical, biomechanical and legal aspects
PublicationIntroduction and objective: Craniofacial injury at the workplace may lead to orbital blowout fractures. The aim of the study is the development of own numerical model of the eye orbit, assessment of the damage zones, and comparing them with clinical examinations. In addition, the current legal status of patients after injuries is presented Material and methods: In laboratory tests performed on bones collected from the upper and...
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Distribution and extent of benthic habitats in Puck Bay (Gulf of Gdańsk, southern Baltic Sea)
PublicationThe majority of the southern Baltic Sea seabed encompasses homogenous soft-bottom sediments of limited productivity and low biological diversity, but shallow productive areas in the coastal zone such as wetlands, vegetated lagoons and sheltered bays show a high variety of benthic habitat types offering favourable biotopic conditions for benthic fauna. Within Polish marine areas, semi-enclosed Puck Bay (the western part of the...
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Rozdział 2.4. Synteza - wynikowa waloryzacja przyrodniczo-kulturowych jed-nostek przestrzennych. W: [Praca zbiorowa] Materiały do monografii przyrod- niczej regionu gdańskiego. Gdańsk: Marpress**2002 s. 55-56, 2 rys. Tom 8 Diagnoza stanu i koncepcja ochrony środowiska przyrodniczo-kulturowe- go w województwie pomorskim. Diagnosis of natural-cultural environment´scondition and the idea of its protection in Pomeranian Voivodship. Red. A.Kostarczyk, M. Przewoźniak.
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Rozdział 1.1. Podstawy teoretyczne i cele ochrony środowiska przyrodniczo-kulturowego w województwie pomorskim W: [Praca zbiorowa] Materiały do mo-onografii przyrodniczej regionu gdańskiego. Gdańsk: Marpress**2002 s. 10- 12, 1 rys. Tom 8 Diagnoza stanu i koncepcja ochrony środowiska przyrodniczo-kulturowe- go w województwie pomorskim. Diagnosis of natural-cultural environment´scondition and the idea of its protection in Pomeranian Voivodship. Red. A.Kostarczyk, M. Przewoźniak.
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How Important Is Research on Pollution Levels in Antarctica? Historical Approach, Difficulties and Current Trends
PublicationDespite the fact that Antarctica is a continent notably free from large negative impact of human activities, literature data can be the basis for concluding that this is not an area free from anthropogenic pollutants. Pollutants, which are identified in various elements of the environment of Antarctica, are mostly connected with long-range atmospheric transport (LRAT) and deposition in this area. The study presents: a historical...
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CIP Security Awareness and Training: Standards and Practice
PublicationThese are critical infrastructure employees who have access to the critical cyber assets in the first place. This situation is well recognised by international and national standardisation bodies which recommend security education, training and awareness as one of the key elements of critical infrastructure protection. In this chapter the standards are identified and their relevant areas are described. A practical implementation...
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CIP Security Awareness and Training: Standards and Practice
PublicationThese are critical infrastructure employees who have access to the critical cyber assets in the first place. This situation is well recognized by international and national standardization bodies which recommend security education, training and awareness as one of the key elements of critical infrastructure protection. In this chapter the standards are identified and their relevant areas are described. A practical implementation...