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Infrastructure Under Siege: Safeguarding Critical Systems in the 21st Century
Paperback
Publisher: Roberto Miguel Rodriguez
Published: Oct 4 2023
Pages: 66
Weight: 0.21
Height: 0.16 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Infrastructure Under Siege is an incisive exploration into the modern challenges threatening critical infrastructure systems worldwide. As societies grow increasingly dependent on technology, the vulnerabilities of power grids, transportation networks, water supply systems, and communication grids come into stark focus. This comprehensive volume examines the multifaceted threats these vital systems face, from cyber-attacks to natural disasters, and the cutting-edge solutions being developed to protect and fortify them.
Key features of the book include:
Modern Dependencies: A deep dive into the intricacies of today's infrastructure networks, revealing their complex interdependencies and society's reliance on them.
Cyber Threat Landscape: An examination of the digital dangers, including hacking, malware, and state-sponsored cyber warfare, that jeopardize the security of modern infrastructure.
Natural Disasters: Insights into how events like hurricanes, earthquakes, and floods impact infrastructure and the necessary preparations to minimize their fallout.
Human Factors: A look at insider threats, human errors, and other non-technological risks that can compromise infrastructure integrity.
Defensive Frontiers: Exploration of the advanced tools, technologies, and strategies being employed to shield infrastructure from threats, from AI-driven monitoring systems to fortified physical barriers.
International Cooperation: Delving into the global efforts, treaties, and collaborations aiming to standardize and bolster infrastructure security across borders.
The Path Forward: Predictions and strategies for the future, considering technological advancements, evolving threats, and the need for proactive innovation.
Infrastructure Under Siege is a timely and critical read for policymakers, industry professionals, urban planners, security experts, and anyone concerned with the resilience and safety of the systems that underpin modern civilization. Through its blend of real-world case studies, expert analysis, and forward-looking recommendations, the book offers a panoramic view of the challenges and solutions at the nexus of infrastructure and security in the contemporary era.
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