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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

Incident response (IR)

This section explores the evolution of IR in the context of cybersecurity and computer security. It traces its origins to the early days of computer technology and the internet, highlighting the increasing importance of IR as computer systems became integral to business and government operations.

Key historical figures, such as Clifford Stoll, are discussed for their significant contributions to IR in the late 1980s at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL).

This section also discusses the establishment of computer emergency response teams (CERTs) and the development of industry standards and best practices in IR, such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Computer Security Incident Handling Guide.

This section underscores the continuous evolution of IR in addressing new types of cyber threats and emphasizes the need for effective IR planning.

IR history

IR, in the context of cybersecurity and computer security, originated...