Critical Infrastructure And Cyber Threats

Critical infrastructure, such as the energy sector, financial systems, government operations, national security, transportation networks, water supply, blood supply and the health system, is fundamental to our daily life. It is also heavily dependent on cyber networks. Threats to cyber networks are increasing in number, frequency and impact. Cyber attacks originate from various persons including financial opportunists, activists or government, and the motives for such attacks are equally varied. Motivation for cyber attacks include financial gains, political statements, destructive intentions and power. The nature of the attacks and their targets correspond with the motives of the attacks.