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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

Network security and continuous monitoring

Network security and security monitoring are two interrelated aspects of information technology and cybersecurity that are crucial for safeguarding computer networks and systems from a wide range of threats, including unauthorized access, data breaches, malware, and other cyberattacks that are of critical importance to critical infrastructure.

Network security refers to the set of practices, measures, and technologies put in place to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of computer networks and their associated resources, including data, applications, and devices. Its primary goal is to ensure that only authorized users and devices have access to network resources while preventing malicious actors from compromising the network.

Let’s look at some of the essential techniques and practices for enhancing network security.

Network segmentation

Segment your network to isolate critical systems from less critical...