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Critical Infrastructure Security

By : Soledad Antelada Toledano
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Critical Infrastructure Security

By: Soledad Antelada Toledano

Overview of this book

Discover the core of cybersecurity through gripping real-world accounts of the most common assaults on critical infrastructure – the body of vital systems, networks, and assets so essential that their continued operation is required to ensure the security of a nation, its economy, and the public’s health and safety – with this guide to understanding cybersecurity principles. From an introduction to critical infrastructure and cybersecurity concepts to the most common types of attacks, this book takes you through the life cycle of a vulnerability and how to assess and manage it. You’ll study real-world cybersecurity breaches, each incident providing insights into the principles and practical lessons for cyber defenders striving to prevent future breaches. From DDoS to APTs, the book examines how each threat activates, operates, and succeeds. Additionally, you’ll analyze the risks posed by computational paradigms, such as the advancement of AI and quantum computing, to legacy infrastructure. By the end of this book, you’ll be able to identify key cybersecurity principles that can help mitigate evolving attacks to critical infrastructure.
Table of Contents (16 chapters)
1
Part 1: Introduction to Critical Infrastructure and Cybersecurity Concepts
5
Part 2: Dissecting Cyberattacks on CI
8
Part 3: Protecting Critical Infrastructure
12
Part 4: What’s Next

Summary

This chapter imparted key insights into various aspects of cybersecurity. You gained knowledge about systems security and endpoint protection, highlighting antivirus, antimalware, firewalls, and IDS/IPS. We also covered application security, emphasizing secure software development, code reviews, static analysis, and hardening authentication and authorization. Key concepts such as data encryption in transit and at rest and session management were discussed. The chapter concluded with an emphasis on the importance of security patching and updates for a robust cybersecurity strategy. The next chapter will pivot to penetration testing, discussing its methodologies and significance in identifying and addressing security vulnerabilities.

In the next chapter, we will unfold the final part of protecting critical infrastructure, providing an overview of IR, security culture and awareness, and executive orders. This chapter aims to equip you with advanced knowledge and strategies...