Infrastructures protection based on heterogeneous networks

Abstract

This paper presents a modelling approach for mapping cyber defence issues with respect to heterogeneous networks; the research is devoted to develop an agent-driven simulation environment able to analyse this problem considering different layers including CIS capabilities, operational issues, system architecture, management processes and human factors. The paper analyses a specific case study to validate and verify the proposed modelling approach; the scenario is focused on a heterogeneous network applied to an extended maritime environment including autonomous underwater vehicles (AUV), sensors, platforms, vessels, satellites and relevant military assets and threats. The present document uses this case study as example of system of systems to be simulated including cyber warfare issues to evaluate their impact on operations.

Hybrid and cyber threat in towns and critical infrastructures and Industrial Plants

“…In the past there were developed several models capable to address highlighted issues. In particular, T-Rex simulator is focused on analysis of combined attacks on physical and IT infrastructures of the target; indeed, it simulates diffusion of a virus capable to potentially disrupt operation of physical defense of a seaport, while contemporary a UAV (Unmanned Airborne Vehicle) attack is deployed to physically damage the target (Bruzzone et al, 2013;. One of interesting aspects of this simulation is that the very similar situation occurred in attack on Aramco oil processing plant.…”