Cybersecurity in Critical Infrastructures

Abstract

Critical infrastructures serve as the life support system of our daily existence. They are complex systems that form the lifeline of a modern society. They are becoming more complex and reliant on networks of connected devices, making them vulnerable to cyberattacks. The energy sector, transportation, public sector services, telecommunications, and other critical infrastructure systems are the main targets of cyber-attacks. Cyberattacks are growing at an alarming rate partly due to the widespread use of information technologies. This paper considers cybersecurity in critical infrastructures.