Cybersecurity for SCADA Systems

SCADA technology quietly operates in the background of critical utility and industrial facilities nationwide. This important tool efficiently manages utility assets, refineries and other critical industrial segments, but protecting SCADA networks from cyber attacks, hackers and even physical assault is becoming a test of will, cleverness and determination. Suitable for non-technical management and IT personnel, this book provides a high-level overview of SCADA technology, with an explanation of each market segment. Readers will understand the vital issues, and learn strategies for decreasing or eliminating system vulnerabilities. Content: Front Matter • Introduction - Industrial Automation in the Aftermath of 9/11 • Preface • Table of Contents •Section 1. Introduction to SCADA Systems 1. The Technological Evolution of SCADA Systems 2. Remote Terminal Units 3. Telecommunications Technologies 4. Supervisory Control Applications 5. Operator Interface 6. Conventional Information Technology Security •Section 2. Cybersecurity Principles, Processes, and Technologies 7. Identifying Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities 8. Classifying Cyber Attacks and Cyber Threats 9. Physical Security 10. Operational Security 11. Electronic/Systems Security 12. Electric Utility Industry-Specific Cybersecurity Issues •Section 3. Industrial Sectors 13. Water/Wastewater Industry-Specific Cybersecurity Issues 14. Pipeline Industry-Specific Cybersecurity Issues • 15. The Emerging Cyber Threat to SCADA Systems •Section 4. SCADA Security Architectures 16. Commercial Hardware and Software Vulnerabilities 17. Traditional Security Features of SCADA Systems 18. Eliminating the Vulnerabilities of SCADA Systems Appendices • Glossary Index

scada Technology Quietly Operates In The Background Of Critical Utility And Industrial Facilities Nationwide. This Important Tool Efficiently Manages Utility Assets, Refineries And Other Critical Industrial Segments, But Protecting Scada Networks From Cyber Attacks, Hackers And Even Physical Assault Is Becoming A Test Of Will, Cleverness And Determination. Cybersecurity For Scada Systems Provides A High-level Overview Of This Unique Technology, With An Explanation Of Each Market Segment. Readers Will Understand The Vital Issues, And Learn Strategies For Decreasing Or Eliminating System Vulnerabilities.

benefits For Readers: Functional Breakdown And Explanation Of The Typical Features, Capabilities, And Components Of A Scada System; It And Cybersecurity Technology And Terminology Overview And Explanation; Industry-specific As Well As Generalized Discussion Of Scada Vulnerabilities And Available Remediation Strategies; And Discussion Of Physical And Electronic Security Issues And Strategies

suitable For The Non-technical Management Level Personnel As Well As It Personnel Without Scada Experience

SCADA technology quietly operates in the background of critical utility and industrial facilities nationwide. This important tool efficiently manages utility assets, refineries and other critical industrial segments, but protecting SCADA networks from cyber attacks, hackers and even physical assault is becoming a test of will, cleverness and determination. Cybersecurity for SCADA Systems provides a high-level overview of this unique technology, with an explanation of each market segment. Readers will understand the vital issues, and learn strategies for decreasing or eliminating system vulnerabilities. Benefits for Functional breakdown and explanation of the typical features, capabilities, and components of a SCADA system; IT and cybersecurity technology and terminology overview and explanation; Industry-specific as well as generalized discussion of SCADA vulnerabilities and available remediation strategies; and Discussion of physical and electronic security issues and strategies. Suitable for the non-technical management level personnel as well as IT personnel without SCADA experience.