ÖRYGGI

Öryggi, in Icelandic, refers to the state or condition of being protected from danger, harm, or threat. It encompasses both safety and security and is used in everyday language as well as in policy and planning. The concept covers physical security, personal safety, and the security of information, infrastructure, and systems.

In practice, öryggi is addressed across several domains: personal safety and health; public safety and order; cyber and information security; and critical infrastructure and economic security. It includes measures to prevent accidents and crime, detect threats, respond effectively, and recover from disruptions.

Core approaches include risk assessment, safeguard design, access control, surveillance where appropriate, incident response planning, and continuity of operations. Respect for privacy and civil liberties is often integrated into security governance, balancing protection with individual rights.

Security governance involves multiple actors: government authorities, security services, private-sector organizations, communities, and individuals. International cooperation and standards contribute to best practices in securing networks, supply chains, and critical services.

Contemporary öryggi faces evolving threats such as cyber attacks, misinformation campaigns, natural hazards intensified by climate change, and complex supply chains. Strengthening resilience, public awareness, and robust emergency preparedness are central goals.