Systems Engineering for Critical Infrastructure in a Cyber World (River Publishers Rapids Series in Digital Security and Forensics)

This book is a practical guide to defending critical infrastructure in today’s cyber world.Critical infrastructure includes energy, power, water, transportation, manufacturing, and facility systems, along with the sensors and actuators that make up operational technology (OT).It presents a systems engineering framework for coordinating interdependent organizations and technologies, ensuring seamless performance across multiple fields. Bridging the traditional divide between information technology (IT), operational technology (OT), and cybersecurity, the book offers practical starting points and disciplined approaches for governance boards, project managers, and engineers.Clear guidance is provided on how to implement cybersecurity mitigations within critical infrastructure, making complex concepts accessible and actionable. Many professionals in infrastructure operations, engineering, and technical management feel unprepared to address cyber threats.This book fills that gap, serving as