Cybersecurity for Industrial Scada Systems

Cybersecurity for Industrial Scada Systems

Second edition

Hardback (30 Jan 2021)

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Publisher's Synopsis

The world has changed since the first edition was published in 2006. There have been many technological changes in communications and networking and in other areas of computer science. More focus is given to implementing cybersecurity protections and technical countermeasures. The second edition also takes advantage of the evolved industry-specific cybersecurity standards that have emerged, especially in the electric power and oil-and-gas pipeline industry sectors.

Cybersecurity for SCADA Systems, 2nd Edition is intended to provide a general background of SCADA system technology and cybersecurity concepts and technologies, showing how the two can be brought together to safeguard our infrastructure and computer automation systems. This book 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. Cybersecurity for SCADA Systems, 2nd Edition is suitable for nontechnical, management-level personnel as well as IT personnel without SCADA experience.

Features and Benefits

  • 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
  • Discussion of physical and electronic security issues and strategies

Audience

  • IT personnel
  • Management
  • Students

Book information

ISBN: 9781593705060
Publisher: PennWell Books
Imprint: PennWell Books
Pub date:
Edition: Second edition
DEWEY: 620.46028558
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: xxii, 499
Weight: 933g
Height: 229mm
Width: 152mm