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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

The Most Common Attacks Against CI

In an increasingly interconnected and digitized world, critical infrastructure (CI) stands at the nexus of modern society’s functionality. Comprising sectors such as energy, transportation, water supply, and healthcare, CI plays a pivotal role in sustaining our daily lives. However, this dependence on technology and interconnected systems also exposes CI to a growing threat landscape in the realm of cybersecurity. As nations and organizations grapple with the challenges of safeguarding these vital assets, the need to understand and combat cyber threats has never been more critical.

This chapter embarks on a comprehensive exploration of the most common cyberattacks that pose a significant risk to CI worldwide. From distributed denial of service (DDoS) assaults that flood networks with malicious traffic to advanced persistent threats (APTs) that stealthily infiltrate and compromise systems, each of these cyberattacks is dissected and examined...