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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

Supply chain attack

Supply chain attacks are a type of cyberattack that targets an organization by exploiting vulnerabilities or weaknesses in its supply chain or trusted third-party partners. These attacks occur when malicious actors compromise a supplier, service provider, or partner organization to gain unauthorized access to the target organization’s systems, data, or infrastructure. Supply chain attacks can have serious consequences and are a growing concern in cybersecurity.

The recent surge in supply chain attacks has raised significant concerns, particularly regarding CI. These attacks have grown in frequency and sophistication over the past few years, presenting a clear and present danger to organizations across various sectors.

The proliferation of supply chain attacks can be attributed to several interconnected factors. One major driver is the increasingly complex and interdependent nature of modern business ecosystems. Organizations now rely heavily on extensive...