SCADA Systems and Threats to Critical Infrastructures

Abstract

Securing the networks underpinning industrial control systems (ICS), mainly supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, holds paramount significance, with far-reaching implications for public health, safety, and national security. This chapter delves into the intricate landscape of cybersecurity vulnerabilities within critical infrastructures, including managing electrical grids, oil pipelines, and water distribution systems, which remain susceptible to cyber threats and attacks across diverse technological vectors in the United States. Through an exhaustive examination of contemporary and emerging literature, this research elucidates the multifaceted security risks afflicting domains crucial to the U.S. infrastructure.