S.L. 460.43 Art. 6National Risk Assessment. 11        Cap. 9.

(1) The CIP Department, in cooperation with the competent authorities, shall ensure that National Risk Assessments are conducted utilising the list of essential services established and potentially updated by the Commission from time to time. The CIP Department or, the competent authorities shall utilise the National Risk Assessments to identify critical entities in accordance with article 7.

The CIP Department or, the competent authorities shall use the National Risk Assessment to assist those critical entities in taking measures pursuant to article 13. The National Risk Assessments shall be updated whenever necessary and at least every four (4) years:

Provided that the risk assessments shall account for the relevant natural and man-made risks, including those of a cross-

sectoral or cross-border nature, accidents, natural disasters, public health emergencies and hybrid threats or other antagonistic threats, including terrorist offences as provided for under Sub-title IV A of