Overview

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

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Author:   William T Shaw
Publisher:   PennWell Books
Imprint:   PennWell Books
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
Weight:   0.933kg
ISBN:  

9781593705060

ISBN 10:   1593705069
Pages:   499
Publication Date:   30 January 2021
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 The technological evolution of SCADA systems Chapter 2 Remote terminal units Chapter 3 Telecommunications technologies Chapter 4 Supervisory control applications Chapter 5 Operator interface Chapter 6 Conventional information technology Chapter 7 Identifying cybersecurity vulnerabilities Chapter 8 Malware, cyberattacks and hacking tools Chapter 9 Physical security Chapter 10 Operational security Chapter 11 Computer systems & Network security Chapter 12 Electric utility industry-specific cybersecurity issues Chapter 13 Water/Wastewater industry-specific cybersecurity issues Chapter 14 Pipeline industry-specific cybersecurity issues Chapter 15 The cyberthreat to SCADA systems Chapter 16 Commercial product vulnerabilities

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Dr. William (Tim) Shaw - CISSP, C|EH, CPT, CAP. Over 40 years of industry experience designing and deploying DCS, SCADA and PLC based industrial control and automation systems in a range of industries including Electric power, Oil and Gas pipelines, Refining, Water and Waste-Water, Petrochemical, Steel, Glass, Pharmaceuticals, Wind Turbines and Substation Automation.

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