Cybersecurity for SCADA Systems

Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction: Industrial Automation in the Aftermath of 9/11 -- Chapter 1. The technological evolution of scada systems -- The Early History of SCADA - Mainframes -- Minicomputers and Microprocessors -- Central Architectures -- Distributed Architectures -- Client/Server Designs -- Technological Convergence -- Ubiquitous Internet and IP Networking -- Generalized Software Architecture -- Chapter 2. Remote terminal units -- Basic Features and Functions -- Smart RTU Technology -- Top-Down and Bottom-Up Configuration -- The Emergence of PLCs -- Legacy Protocols -- Protocol Standards -- IP-Ready RTUs and Protocols -- Chapter 3. Telecommunications technologies -- Voice-Grade (Analog) Telephony -- Commercial Voice/Data Carriers -- Options for Wireless Communications -- Digital Networking Technologies -- TCP/IP Networking. -- The Internet -- Chapter 4. Supervisory control applications -- Operating System Utilities -- SCADA System Utilities -- Program Development Tools -- Standardized APIs -- Chapter 5. Operator interface -- Access-Control Mechanisms -- Standard System Displays -- Site/Industry-Specific Displays -- Historical Trending -- Logs and Reports -- Chapter 6. Conventional information technology -- Availability, Integrity, and Confidentiality -- Remote Access/ Connectivity -- TCP/IP Suite -- Firewalls &amp -- Routers -- Wireless LANs -- Authentication and Validation -- Encryption and Ciphers -- Chapter 7. Identifying cybersecurity vulnerabilities -- Threats and Threat Agents -- Obvious Points of Attack and Vulnerability -- Chapter 8. Malware, cyberattacks and hacking tools -- Vulnerabilities -- WEB Server/SQL Injection -- Email and Web browsing -- Malware -- Chapter 9. Physical security -- Access Controls -- Access tracking -- Illegal-entry Alarms -- Physical Isolation of Assets: Layers of Defense.