Learn the threats and vulnerabilities of critical infrastructure to cybersecurity attack.
Definitions are provided for cybersecurity technical terminology and hacker jargon related to
automated control systems common to buildings utilities and industry. Buildings today are
automated because the systems are complicated and so we depend on the building controls system
(BCS) to operate the equipment. We also depend on a computerized maintenance management system
(CMMS) to keep a record of what was repaired and to schedule required maintenance. SCADA BCS
and CMMS all can be hacked. The Cybersecurity Lexicon puts cyber jargon related to building
controls all in one place. The book is a handy desk reference for professionals interested in
preventing cyber-physical attacks against their facilities in the real world. Discussion of
attacks on automated control systems is clouded by a lack of standard definitions and a general
misunderstanding about how bad actors can actually employ cyber technology as a weapon in the
real world. This book covers: Concepts related to cyber-physical attacks and building hacks are
listed alphabetically with text easily searchable by key phrase Definitions are providesd for
technical terms related to equipment controls common to industry utilities and buildings-much
of the terminology also applies to cybersecurity in general What You'll learn Get a simple
explanation of cybersecurity attack concepts Quickly assess the threat of the most common types
of cybersecurity attacks to your facilities in real time Find the definition of facilities
engineering and cybersecurity acronyms Who This Book Is ForArchitects engineers building
managers students researchers and consultants interested in cybersecurity attacks against
facilities in the real world. Also for IT professionals getting involved in cybersecurity
responsibilities.
