Case Study: Situational Awareness for Water Treatment Systems

摘要: Cyber-attacks on water facilities, including water treatment plants, water distribution systems, or wastewater utility companies, can cause significant damage and endanger the well-being of citizens. The attacks against water systems have several dimensions, such as physical damage and chemical or biological hazards, which can have social and financial implications. This chapter recaps the history of cyber incidents against water systems and conveys the significance of cyber situational awareness in this environment. To this end, this chapter offers a business case for applying the cyber situational awareness framework to the small-scale water treatment plant, similar to those found in small cities.