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Industrial Network Security: Securing Critical Infrastructure Networks for Smart Grid, SCADA, and Other Industrial Control Systems describes an approach to ensure the security of industrial networks by taking into account the unique network, protocol, and application characteristics of an industrial control system, along with various compliance controls. It offers guidance on deployment and configuration, and it explains why, where, and how security controls should be implemented.
Divided into 11 chapters, the book explains the basics of Ethernet and Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) networking communications and the SCADA and field bus protocols. It also discusses industrial networks as they relate to "critical infrastructure and cyber security, potential risks and consequences of a cyber attack against an industrial control system, compliance controls in relation to network security practices, industrial network protocols, such as Modbus and DNP3, assessment of vulnerabilities and risk, how to secure enclaves, regulatory compliance standards applicable to industrial network security, and common pitfalls and mistakes, like complacency and deployment errors.
This book is a valuable resource for plant operators and information security analysts, as well as compliance officers who want to pass an audit with minimal penalties and/or fines.
Covers implementation guidelines for security measures of critical infrastructure
Applies the security measures for system-specific compliance
Discusses common pitfalls and mistakes and how to avoid them
List of contents
Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: About Industrial Networks Chapter 3: Introduction to Industrial Network Security Chapter 4: Industrial Network Protocols Chapter 5: How Industrial Networks Operate Chapter 6: Vulnerability and Risk Assessment Chapter 7: Establishing Secure Enclaves Chapter 8: Exception, Anomaly and Threat Detection Chapter 9: Monitoring Enclaves Chapter 10: Standards and Regulations Chapter 11: Common Pitfalls and Mistakes Appendix A: Protocol Resources Appendix B: Standards Organizations Appendix C: NIST Security Guidelines Glossary
About the author
Eric D. Knapp is the Director of Critical Infrastructure Markets for NitroSecurity, where he leads the identification, evaluation and implementation of new security technologies specific to the protection of critical infrastructure, SCADA and industrial control networks. Eric has twenty years of experience in Information Technology, specializing in industrial automation technologies, infrastructure security and applied Ethernet protocols as well as the design and implementation of Intrusion Prevention Systems and Security Information and Event Management systems in both enterprise and industrial networks. In addition to his work in information security, Eric is an award-winning author.
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"One of the most mysterious areas of information security is industrial system security...What raises the mystery even higher is that the stakes in the area of industrial security are extremely high. While the loss of trade secret information may kill a business, the loss of electricity generating capability may kill not just one person, but potentially thousands. And finally the mystery is solved-with this well-researched book on industrial system network security."-- Dr. Anton A. Chuvakin, Security Warrior Consulting "For those looking to get a handle on how to effectively secure critical infrastructure networks, Industrial Network Security is an excellent reference. The reality is that industrial system security can be effectively secured, and the book shows the reader exactly how to do that. In 11 densely written chapters, the book covers all of the necessary areas in which to secure critical infrastructure systems. For those looking for a solid overview of the topic, Industrial Network Security is an excellent reference."-- Security Management
