The role of the Brazilian Army Engineering System in the Critical Transportation Infrastructure Security

Abstract

Critical infrastructure are assets subject to risks associated with human threats or natural disasters, on which society relies to maintain economy, health and public safety. Several countries have developed specific plans to ensure the security of critical infrastructure through cooperation between authorities, agencies and the private sector. Aware of the capabilities of the Brazilian Army to act in the construction of transport infrastructure, the author sought in this article to relate the activities performed by the Brazilian Army Engineering System with the ability to guarantee the security of the Critical Transport Infrastructure. Finally, it was noted that the Engineering System has collaborated with security by acting in risk management and mitigation by civil construction and engineering services, providing greater resilience to transportation infrastructure.