Ronald L. Krutz
ISBN: 0-764-59787-6
Cloth
218 pages
December 2005

The proposed book would examine the history of SCADA systems, their proliferation in the U.S. critical infrastructure, their unique real-time operating and performance requirements, and the evolution of SCADA protocols to provide access to external networks. It would also address SCADA system threats and vulnerabilities, the emergence of protocol standards, and how security controls can be applied to these systems to ensure the safety and security of our national infrastructure assets.

1. What is a SCADA System?
2. SCADA Systems in the U.S. Critical Infrastructure.
3. The Evolution of SCADA Protocols.
4. SCADA Vulnerabilities and Attacks.
5. SCADA Countermeasures and Safeguards
6. SCADA Security Standards.
7. Why Security Countermeasures Are Not Being Applied in Many Critical Operations.
8. Where Do We Stand Today/Solutions Roadmap.