MakroSchutz

MakroSchutz is a framework and standard set designed to provide macro-level protection for critical information infrastructure and industrial control networks against large-scale cyber-physical threats. It coordinates governance, risk management, and technical controls across organizational boundaries to reduce systemic risk and improve resilience.

The framework emphasizes defense-in-depth, macro threat modeling, and cross-domain incident response. It includes a modular architecture with components for risk assessment, policy governance, network segmentation, anomaly detection, resilience planning, and supply chain risk management. It supports interoperability via common data models and reference architectures.

Applications include energy grids, transportation systems, water and healthcare facilities, and large manufacturing ecosystems. It is intended for operators, regulators, and suppliers who participate in critical infrastructure supply chains.

History and adoption: The concept emerged from a European research collaboration in the late 2010s, with early implementations piloted by utilities and manufacturing consortia. Several national and regional guidelines reference MakroSchutz as a framework for macro-level resilience planning.

Criticism and challenges: Critics note potential complexity, high implementation costs, and the need for cross-sector cooperation and data sharing. Proponents argue it fills gaps not addressed by single-system security standards by focusing on systemic risk.