Securing SCADA Systems
by Ronald L. Krutz
Category: Computers

Bestselling author Ron Krutz once again demonstrates hisability to make difficult security topics approachable with thisfirst in-depth look at SCADA (Supervisory Control And DataAcquisition) systems Krutz discusses the harsh reality that natural gas pipelines,nuclear plants, water systems, oil refineries, and other industrialfacilities are vulnerable to a terrorist or disgruntled employeecausing lethal accidents and millions of dollars of damage-and whatcan be done to prevent this from happening Examines SCADA system threats and vulnerabilities, theemergence of protocol standards, and how security controls can beapplied to ensure the safety and security of our nationalinfrastructure assets