Critical Infrastructure

1.5 Credits · Level: Graduate

In the modern world, systems that supply electricity, water, mass transit, cargo transportation, financial transactions, medical care, and uninterrupted communication are all regarded as critical infrastructure. So, too, are the satellites, Internet, and computer systems that enable the modern world to function. How do nations set out to resource and to secure the systems that modern societies take for granted, things that are indeed critical? In this modular course, we will explore these systems, how they interconnect, electronic and physical threats to these systems, and measures to enhance resilience and security of critical infrastructure. Cases will include electricity grids, financial communication networks, water management, satellites, industrial control systems, and personal data protection.