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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

References

To learn more about the topics that were covered in this chapter, take a look at the following resources:

  • Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). (n.d.). Critical Infrastructure Sectors: https://www.cisa.gov/critical-infrastructure-sectors
  • U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (n.d.). Chemical Sector: https://www.dhs.gov/chemical-sector
  • U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (n.d.). Commercial Facilities Sector: https://www.dhs.gov/commercial-facilities-sector
  • Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). (n.d.). Communications Sector: https://www.cisa.gov/communications-sector
  • U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (n.d.). Critical Manufacturing Sector: https://www.dhs.gov/critical-manufacturing-sector
  • National Infrastructure Protection Plan Sector-Specific Plans: https://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/nipp_sctrplans.pdf
  • Chemical Sector Cybersecurity Framework Implementation Guidance: https://www.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/publications/Chemical_Sector_Cybersecurity_Framework_Implementation_Guidance_FINAL_508.pdf
  • United States Government Accountability Office. (2020). Critical Infrastructure Protection: https://www.gao.gov/assets/gao-20-424.pdf
  • U.S. Government Accountability Office. (2020, Feb). Critical Infrastructure Protection: Additional Actions Needed to Identify Framework Adoption and Resulting Improvements. GAO: https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-20-299
  • U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (2021, March 17). Commercial Facilities Sector: https://www.cisa.gov/commercial-facilities-sector
  • Secure Cyberspace and Critical Infrastructure: https://www.dhs.gov/secure-cyberspace-and-critical-infrastructure
  • U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (2015). Commercial facilities sector-specific plan: An annex to the national infrastructure protection plan. DHS: https://www.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/publications/nipp-ssp-commercial-facilities-2015-508.pdf