Cover of Systems Engineering for Critical Infrastructure in a Cyber World

River Publishers

Systems Engineering for Critical Infrastructure in a Cyber World

By Aleksandra Scalco, Steven Simske
Published
2026
ISBN
9788743809111
eISBN
9788743809104
Pages
474
Cover of Systems Engineering for Critical Infrastructure in a Cyber World

About this book

This book guides professionals in defending critical infrastructure by bridging IT, OT, and cybersecurity. Using systems engineering principles, it offers practical tools, strategies, and case-based examples to align stakeholders, strengthen defenses, and make complex cyber concepts clear and actionable.

Table of Contents

  • Understanding the Game
  • History of the Term "Cyber"
  • Cyber Policy, Regulations, and Guidelines
  • Cyber is a Medium (Not a Domain)
  • Cyber Paradox
  • Cyber Vulnerabilities Start at the Hardware Level
  • Threats to Information-intensive Systems
  • Use Cases and Operational View (OV) Illustrations
  • Road to Commoditization
  • Transition of Innovation to Operations
  • Lifecycle Phases
  • Concept Development
  • Needs Analysis
  • Detail Design
  • Design Trade-offs
  • Modernization Strategies
  • Architectural Approaches
  • Software Approaches
  • Biometric
  • Foundations of Systems Engineering
  • Workforce
  • Managing Risk
  • Abstraction Models
  • Creating a Model-based Organization
  • Stakeholder Alignment
  • Conclusion