TIER 3 RISKS 3.39 Tier 3 Risks consist of Significant Potential Risks which are high-impact, but low-probability. Tier 3 risks consist of: • • Attacks on Critical Infrastructure; and Terrorism. Attacks on Critical Infrastructure 3.40 The Region’s economy is dependent on its ability to protect national and regional assets such as hotels, major industrial estates, petroleum refineries, power and water facilities, airports, and ports from major risks and threats, which include terrorist attacks and natural disasters. Attacks on Critical Infrastructure International Terrorism Terrorism 3.41 Some terrorist and cyber-criminal organisations now have the capacity to cause serious damage to vital infrastructure, supplies and services, which are critical to citizen security and economic welfare. 3.42 Although the Region has not experienced significant levels of terrorist activities to date, terrorism poses a significant risk, and a number of individuals with known terrorist affiliations are present in the Region. The Region is a major tourist destination, and hosts a number of major sporting and entertainment events and international conferences. These represent soft targets. The Region’s porous borders and the close links between the Caribbean and the USA may also increase the risk. 30