Write-Up – SCADA Systems

Vulnerabilities There are three types of vulnerabilities associated with critical infrastructure systems: natural, human, and accidental or technical. Nature vulnerabilities refer to earthquakes, tsunamis, weather, etc. these are things that we cannot control. Human vulnerabilities refer to cyber hacking, tampering, theft, etc. Accidental or technical refers to power grid failures, water main failures, and safety…

Write-Up: The CIA Triad

Triad Definition The CIA triad is a popular security model used to model organizations’ efforts and policies in securing their data. The model emphasizes three main principles: Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability. Confidentiality is when only authorized users and processes can access or modify data. Integrity is data that should be maintained in a correct state,…