Critical Infrastructure Systems and Extreme Threat Nexus: Preparing for Resilience and Security (NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security)

This book synthesizes the findings from a collaborative workshop featuring leading experts from academia, government, and industry, aimed at addressing the intricate interdependencies between climate change, cybersecurity, and critical infrastructure resilience. Delve into key themes such as the vulnerabilities of our energy sector against emerging hazards, the role of autonomous uncrewed systems in maintaining undersea infrastructure, and the metrics necessary for a climate-adapted cyber-physical grid.With chapters like Mapping Critical Infrastructure Interdependencies and Beyond the Trend: Climate Variability as a Threat Multiplier, this book provides a nuanced understanding of how climate change exacerbates risks and challenges across various sectors. The workshop's dynamic format, including keynote presentations, tabletop exercises, and scenario mapping, has informed the development of actionable strategies for enhancing resilience.Readers will gain insights into diversified reserv