Investigating Potential Vulnerability of Critical Infrastructure and way forward – recommendations to enhance security and resilience

Melaku, Henock Mulugeta

doi:10.21203/rs.3.rs-1892615/v1

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“…Open and transparent data-sharing practices enhance the quality and comprehensiveness of available data and foster a collective understanding of interdependencies across the sector. Collaboration among industry players, researchers, and regulatory bodies catalyzes enriching methodologies, refining models, and collectively addressing the challenges associated with assessing and mitigating interdependencies (Figure 3) [12].…”

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“…It is important to note that the following case studies are presented for illustrative and educational purposes. Due to the hypothetical nature of these scenarios and the unavailability of specific data, the cases are crafted to emphasize the application of [12].…”

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“…Figure 3.Interdependence among critical infrastructures showing oil and gas sectors after Rinaldi[12].…”

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Perspective Chapter: GIS and Remote Sensing in Assessing Interdependencies within Oil and Gas Infrastructure

Abdalla

2024

Liquefied Petroleum Gas - Recent Advances and Technologies for Energy Transition [Working Title]

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The chapter provides a conceptual model rather than a complete analysis case study-based approach to comprehensively assess interdependencies within the oil and gas sector. Delving into the intricate connections among pipelines, refineries, drilling operations, and transportation networks, the chapter elaborates on the utility of advanced GIS and remote sensing techniques rather than employing them directly in assessing interdependencies within the oil and gas sector. Emphasizing the significance of collaborative data sharing, the chapter visualizes relationships and elucidates the imperative of proactive management practices to fortify resilience. Through detailed case studies and practical instances, it vividly illustrates the possible tangible outcomes of such analysis, offering valuable insights into emergency preparedness, risk mitigation, and resource allocation optimization within the industry. Catering to professionals, researchers, and stakeholders navigating the complex web of dependencies within oil and gas infrastructure, this chapter serves as an essential resource. It ensures stability and uninterrupted functionality, even in the face of unforeseen emergencies and disruptions, by facilitating a profound understanding of the connections and aiding in the implementation of effective strategies to manage them effectively.

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2024

Liquefied Petroleum Gas - Recent Advances and Technologies for Energy Transition [Working Title]

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“…Literature review: The most relevant previously published journals, conference proceedings, industrial standards were investigated and reviewed thoroughly [20][21][22][23][24].…”

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Investigating Potential Vulnerability of Critical Infrastructure and Way Forward – Recommendations to Enhance Security and Resilience

2023

BSCR

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In this research, firstly critical infrastructures (CIs) that are found in Ethiopia are identified. Then, potential security vulnerabilities of these CIs are identified by performing strategic and tactical level risk and vulnerability assessments. To perform the stated assessments, questionnaires were prepared using different standards. Moreover, on-site interviews, existing document and literature reviews were conducted. By performing the above research methodologies, the security vulnerabilities of selected CIs were thoroughly investigated. Finally, factors that contribute to the security vulnerabilities are critically identified and way forward recommendations are given to fill the identified security gaps and vulnerabilities.

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“…The cybersecurity governance framework does have a vital role in accomplishing the security objectives of an organization for both existing problems and future challenges [8][9][10]. To address current security issues, the security governance framework should examine and consider the following points [11,12]:…”

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A Dynamic and Adaptive Cybersecurity Governance Framework

Melaku

2023

JCP

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Cybersecurity protects cyberspace from a wide range of cyber threats to reduce overall business risk, ensure business continuity, and maximize business opportunities and return on investments. Cybersecurity is well achieved by using appropriate sets of security governance frameworks. To this end, various Information Technology (IT) and cybersecurity governance frameworks have been reviewed along with their benefits and limitations. The major limitations of the reviewed frameworks are; they are complex and have complicated structures to implement, they are expensive and require high skill IT and security professionals. Moreover, the frameworks require many requirement checklists for implementation and auditing purposes and a lot of time and resources. To fill the limitations mentioned above, a simple, dynamic, and adaptive cybersecurity governance framework is proposed that provides security related strategic direction, ensures that security risks are managed appropriately, and ensures that organizations’ resources are utilized optimally. The framework incorporated different components not considered in the existing frameworks, such as research and development, public-private collaboration framework, regional and international cooperation framework, incident management, business continuity, disaster recovery frameworks, and compliance with laws and regulations. Moreover, the proposed framework identifies and includes some of the existing frameworks’ missed and overlapped components, processes, and activities. It has nine components, five activities, four outcomes, and seven processes. Performance metrics, evaluation, and monitoring techniques are also proposed. Moreover, it follows a risk based approach to address the current and future technology and threat landscapes. The design science research method was used in this research study to solve the problem mentioned. Using the design science research method, the problem was identified. Based on the problem, research objectives were articulated; the objective of this research was solved by developing a security governance framework considering different factors which were not addressed in the current works. Finally, performance metrics were proposed to evaluate the implementation of the governance framework.

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Investigating Potential Vulnerability of Critical Infrastructure and way forward – recommendations to enhance security and resilience

Cited by 5 publications

References 9 publications

Perspective Chapter: GIS and Remote Sensing in Assessing Interdependencies within Oil and Gas Infrastructure

Perspective Chapter: GIS and Remote Sensing in Assessing Interdependencies within Oil and Gas Infrastructure

Investigating Potential Vulnerability of Critical Infrastructure and Way Forward – Recommendations to Enhance Security and Resilience

A Dynamic and Adaptive Cybersecurity Governance Framework

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