The analysis of European legislation in the field of critical infrastructure protection is carried out. The basic requirements for construction of a state control system of such a system are stated. The peculiarities of its functioning structure powers of its subjects of management and tasks of this control system are determined. The concept-categorical apparatus in the sphere of critical infrastructure protection of Ukraine is substantiated in particular: "protection of critical infrastructure" "critical infrastructure critical infrastructure" "critical infrastructure security" "risk" "vulnerability of the object of critical infrastructure" " consequences". In a number of European countries the responsibility of the critical infrastructure objects is to take appropriate measures to detect at an early stage threats to prevent risks from their actions and to further continuously control them in order to ensure the continued functioning of critical infrastructures the provision of appropriate services and the promotion of stability. in the region and in general in the state. To such adverse factors along with risky operations violations of the requirements of legislative acts in the sphere of financial and economic activity and the commission of offenses provided for by administrative or criminal legislation (covered by risk management) also include threats of natural disasters acts of terrorism cyber incidents espionage competitive intelligence etc. which can have a significant effect on further activities and even the existence of an object