Abstract
This chapter provides an overview of the key concepts of critical infrastructures, which are essential for the functioning of modern societies. The chapter includes an introduction to the topic, definitions of critical infrastructures, and a metamodel that describes the complex relationships between the different components of these infrastructures. The chapter also discusses key concepts such as resilience, interdependency, risk, cybersecurity, and physical security, and how they relate to critical infrastructures. Additionally, the chapter describes a feature model that can be used to identify and prioritize features necessary for ensuring the resilience and security of critical infrastructures. The chapter concludes by emphasizing the importance of understanding these concepts for protecting critical infrastructures from a wide range of physical and cyber threats.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Management and Engineering of Critical Infrastructures |
Editors | B. Tekinerdogan, M. Aksit, C. Catal, W. Hurst, T. AlSkaif |
Publisher | Academic Press |
Chapter | 2 |
Pages | 13-52 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780323993319 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780323993302 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 4 Sept 2023 |