Introduction The human factor in cybersecurity refers to the risks associated with human behavior and its interaction with cybersecurity. These risks can range from simple mistakes to being social manipulation by attackers, which differs from stereotypical attack vectors and hacking methods that most people may imagine. The human factor can also have an influence on…

Introduction Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) pertain to control systems that monitor collected data that is processed by a central computer or displayed for operator supervision. They are utilized in many industries to monitor and control complex systems. SCADA systems are usually made up of remote terminal units (RTUs) to remotely monitor conditions and…

Introduction The CIA Triad is a guideline for cybersecurity practices within an organization and consists of the key principles of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Confidentiality pertains to who is able to access the data by limiting it to authorized personnel. Integrity is the protection of data from unauthorized modification and ensuring it is in its…