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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

Summary

As the digital era unfolds, the boundaries between our electronic existence and tangible reality have become increasingly indistinct. We witnessed this decade’s evolving shadows of cyber warfare: the eerie silence after Stuxnet’s attack, the chilling darkness following Ukraine’s power grid sabotage, and the chaos borne from the ransom waves of WannaCry and NotPetya. The very tools we place our trust in were exposed in the SolarWinds incident, while episodes involving the Colonial Pipeline remind us how precariously our daily lives hang in the balance.

In this chapter, we ventured deep into the maze of cyber conflict, spotlighting some of the most consequential attacks that have shaken our world’s foundation. As we hurtle forward in this digital age, the repeated sieges on our essential infrastructures bring to light a pressing concern: the indispensable need to bolster our defenses. Let the tales of these breaches serve as both a warning and a...