Securing Cyber–Physical Systems – Fundamentals, Applications and Challenges

Protect critical infrastructure from emerging threats with this essential guide, providing an in-depth exploration of innovative defense strategies and practical solutions for securing cyber-physical systems.

As industries increasingly rely on the convergence of digital and physical infrastructures, the need for robust cybersecurity solutions has grown. This book addresses the key challenges posed by integrating digital technologies into critical physical systems across various sectors, including energy, healthcare, and manufacturing. Focusing on innovative defence strategies and practical solutions, this book provides an in-depth exploration of the vulnerabilities and defence mechanisms essential to securing cyber-physical systems. The book is designed to equip researchers, cybersecurity professionals, and industry leaders with the knowledge to protect critical infrastructure from emerging digital threats. From understanding complex vulnerabilities to implementing secure system designs, this volume offers a comprehensive guide to fortifying and securing the systems that shape our modern, interconnected world.

Readers will find the volume:

• Explores the evolving threat landscape, encompassing potential attacks on critical infrastructure, industrial systems, and interconnected devices;
• Examines vulnerabilities inherent in cyber-physical systems, such as weak access controls, insecure communication channels, and the susceptibility of physical components to digital manipulation;
• Uses real-world case studies to introduce strategies for assessing and quantifying the cybersecurity risks associated with cyber-physical systems, considering the potential consequences of system breaches;
• Provides an overview of cybersecurity measures and defense mechanisms designed to fortify cyber-physical systems against digital threats, including intrusion detection systems, encryption, and security best practices;
• Discusses existing and emerging regulatory frameworks aimed at enhancing cybersecurity in critical infrastructure and physical systems.

Audience

Researchers, cybersecurity professionals, information technologists and industry leaders innovating infrastructure to protect against digital threats.

K. Ananthajothi, PhD is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Chennai, India. He has published one book, two patents, and several research papers in international journals and conferences. His research focuses on machine learning and deep learning.

S. N. Sangeethaa, PhD is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam, Tamil Nadu, India. She has published seven books, more than 25 research articles in reputable journals, and more than 50 papers in national and international conferences. Her research interests include artificial intelligence, machine learning, and image processing.

D. Divya, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Misrimal Navajee Munoth Jain Engineering College, Chennai, India. She has published several papers in international journals. Her research focuses on data mining and machine learning.

S. Balamurugan, PhD is the Director of Albert Einstein Engineering and Research Labs and the Vice-Chairman of the Renewable Energy Society of India. He has published more than 60 books, 300 articles in national and international journals and conferences, and 200 patents. His research interests include artificial intelligence, augmented reality, Internet of Things, big data analytics, cloud computing, and wearable computing.

Sheng-Lung Peng, PhD is a Professor and the Director of the Department of Creative Technologies and Product Design at the National Taipei University of Business, Taiwan. He has published more than 100 research papers in addition to his role as a visiting professor and board member for several international universities and academic groups. His research interests include designing and analyzing algorithms for bioinformatics, combinatorics, data mining, and networks.