Cybersecurity for SCADA Systems

SCADA technology quietly operates in the background of critical utility and industrial facilities nationwide. This important tool efficiently manages utility assets, refineries and other critical industrial segments, but protecting SCADA networks from cyber attacks, hackers and even physical assault is becoming a test of will, cleverness and determination.

Cybersecurity for SCADA Systems 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.

• Functional breakdown and explanation of the typical features, capabilities, and components of a SCADA system.
• IT and Cyber Security 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
• Suitable for the non-technical management level personnel as well as IT personnel without SCADA experience

Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction—Industrial Automation in The Aftermath of 9/11

Section 1 : Introduction to SCADA Systems
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 Security

Section 2 : Cybersecurity Principles, Processes, and Technologies
Chapter 7. : Identifying Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities
Chapter 8. : Classifying Cyber Attacks and Cyber Threats
Chapter 9. : Physical Security
Chapter 10. : Operational Security
Chapter 11. : Electronic/Systems Security
Chapter 12. : Electric Utility Industry–Specific Cybersecurity Issues

Section 3 : Industrial Sectors
Chapter 13. : Water/Wastewater Industry-Specific Cybersecurity Issues
Chapter 14. : Pipeline Industry–Specific Cybersecurity Issues
Chapter 15. : The Emerging Cyber Threat to SCADA Systems

Section 4 : SCADA Security Architectures
Chapter 16. : Commercial Hardware and Software Vulnerabilities
Chapter 17. : Traditional Security Features of SCADA Systems
Chapter 18. : Eliminating The Vulnerabilities of SCADA Systems

Appendix A : The Department of Energy’s “21 Steps to Improved SCADA Security”
Appendix B : NERC 1300—Recommendations for Electric Utilities
Appendix C : Security Recommendations of The Instruments, Systems and Automation Society and The American Gas Association
Appendix D : Industry and Government Security Recommendations
Appendix E : SCADA System Security Assessment Checklists
Appendix F : Glossary
Index