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Cyber-Physical Attacks
A Growing Invisible Threat
1st Edition - May 21, 2015
Author: George Loukas
Paperback ISBN:9780128012901
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eBook ISBN:9780128014639
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Cyber-Physical Attacks: A Growing Invisible Threat presents the growing list of harmful uses of computers and their ability to disable cameras, turn off a building’s lights, make… Read more
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Cyber-Physical Attacks: A Growing Invisible Threat presents the growing list of harmful uses of computers and their ability to disable cameras, turn off a building’s lights, make a car veer off the road, or a drone land in enemy hands. In essence, it details the ways cyber-physical attacks are replacing physical attacks in crime, warfare, and terrorism.
The book explores how attacks using computers affect the physical world in ways that were previously only possible through physical means. Perpetrators can now cause damage without the same risk, and without the political, social, or moral outrage that would follow a more overt physical attack.
Readers will learn about all aspects of this brave new world of cyber-physical attacks, along with tactics on how to defend against them. The book provides an accessible introduction to the variety of cyber-physical attacks that have already been employed or are likely to be employed in the near future.
Demonstrates how to identify and protect against cyber-physical threats
Written for undergraduate students and non-experts, especially physical security professionals without computer science background
Suitable for training police and security professionals
Provides a strong understanding of the different ways in which a cyber-attack can affect physical security in a broad range of sectors
Includes online resources for those teaching security management
Physical Security managers and executives in both the public and private sectors; Information Security managers and executives in both the public and private sectors; Students taking courses in Computer Forensics, Computer Security, and Physical Security; and government officials, policy makers, think tanks and journalists in the security sector
Dedication
1. A Cyber-Physical World
Chapter Summary
Basic Concepts and Definitions of a Cyber-Physical World
Defining Cyber-Physical Attacks
Who Should Read This Book
Outline
Summary
Follow-Up Questions and Exercises
2. A History of Cyber-Physical Security Incidents
Chapter Summary
Reported Incidents by Sector Affected
A Discussion on the Cyber-Physical Security Incident Reports
Summary
Follow-Up Questions and Exercises
3. Cyber-Physical Attacks on Implants and Vehicles
Chapter Summary
Implantable Medical Devices
Vehicles
Summary
Follow-Up Questions and Exercises
4. Cyber-Physical Attacks on Industrial Control Systems
Chapter Summary
SCADA
Stuxnet: A Milestone in Industrial Control System Security
The Electric Grid
Summary
Follow-Up Questions and Exercises
5. Cyber-Physical Attack Steps
Chapter Summary
Preliminary Research and Reconnaissance
Vulnerability Discovery
Intrusion
Attack Delivery
Antiforensics
Summary
Follow-Up Questions and Exercises
6. Protection Mechanisms and Secure Design Principles
Chapter Summary
Protection Mechanisms
Secure Design Principles
Summary
Follow-Up Questions and Exercises
7. Physical-Cyber Attacks
Chapter Summary
Breaching Availability through Damage in Physical Space
Breaching Integrity through Physical Manipulation of Sensor Input
Breaching Confidentiality through Emsec Attacks
Cyber-Physical-Cyber and Physical-Cyber-Physical Attacks
Summary
Follow-Up Questions and Exercises
Index
No. of pages: 270
Language: English
Published: May 21, 2015
Imprint: Butterworth-Heinemann
Paperback ISBN: 9780128012901
eBook ISBN: 9780128014639
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George Loukas
George Loukas is an associate professor of cyber security at University of Greenwich, London. He teaches and leads research projects in cyber-physical security, cyber-crime and digital communications, and has authored or co-authored 30 refereed journal articles, book chapters, and conference publications on cyber-physical security, cyber terrorism and related areas."
Affiliations and expertise
Associate professor and senior lecturer of cyber-physical security at University of Greenwich, London