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Critical Infrastructure Vulnerabilities
Welcome to this chapter, where we explore the world of security assessment concepts. In the realm of CI, understanding vulnerabilities and threats is of utmost importance. Throughout this chapter, we will explore the life cycle of a vulnerability and provide you with the skills to assess and manage it effectively.
Additionally, we will provide an overview of the most prevalent vulnerabilities and threats that are present in today’s CI landscape, including industrial legacy infrastructure.
In this chapter, we will cover the following topics:
- Understanding the difference between threat, vulnerability, and risk
- Vulnerability assessment
- Most common vulnerabilities and threats in CI
By the end of this chapter, ...
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