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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

Index

As this ebook edition doesn't have fixed pagination, the page numbers below are hyperlinked for reference only, based on the printed edition of this book.

A

advanced persistent threats (APTs) 11, 99, 101, 202

antivirus/antimalware protection 168, 169

application security 176

authentication and authorization hardening 180-183

code reviews and static analysis 177-180

IR and data recovery 194

logging and monitoring 193, 194

penetration testing 191-193

security patching and updates 189-191

session management 187, 188

software development life cycle 176, 177

B

building automation systems (BAS) 61

bulk power system (BPS) 156

business continuity (BC) 194

C

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 43

CERT Coordination Center (CERT/CC) 201

chemical sector 4

cyberattack scenarios 4

impact, of compromised chemical sector 4

CI protection and attacks

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