Critical Infrastructure Cyberattacks

Session Submission Type: Complete Thematic Panel

Abstract

Critical infrastructure, such as healthcare and power grids, all rely on computer technology, which makes them highly vulnerable to cyberattackers. Unfortunately, the frequency of cyberattacks against critical infrastructure is increasing at an alarming rate.

This panel looks at cyberattacks against critical infrastructures, with a focus on (i) human behavior, decision-making, and group dynamics, (ii) temporal assessments of cyberattack processes, and (iii) legal issues related to critical infrastructure protection and compliance.

Sub Unit

• Area V. Types of Offending / 19. Technology and Crime (identity theft, cyber crime)

Division of Special Interest

• Divisions of Special Interest / Division on Terrorism & Bias Crime

Individual Presentations

• Group Dynamics and Decision-Making in Critical Infrastructure Cyberattacks - Edward Parker, Temple University; Aunshul Rege, Temple University

• A Temporal Assessment of Cyber Intrusion Chains Using Multidisciplinary Frameworks and Methodologies - Nima Asadi, Temple University; Aunshul Rege, Temple University; Edward Parker, Temple University

• Critical Infrastructure and IT Security - Nicole Selzer, Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Germany

Chair

• Aunshul Rege, Temple University

Discussant

• Peter Grabosky, Australian National University