As a new area of technology, the Internet of Things (IoT) is a flagship and promising paradigm for innovating society. However, IoT-based critical infrastructures are an appealing target for cybercriminals. Such distinctive infrastructures are increasingly sensitive to cyber vulnerabilities and subject to many cyberattacks. Thus, protecting these infrastructures is a significant issue for organizations and nations. In this context, raising the cybersecurity posture of critical cyber infrastructures is an extremely urgent international issue. In addition, with the rapid development of adversarial techniques, current cyber threats have become more sophisticated, complicated, advanced and persistent. Thus, given these factors, prior to implementing efficient and resilient cybersecurity countermeasures, identification and in-depth mapping of cyber threats is an important step that is generally overlooked. Therefore, to solve cybersecurity challenges, this study presents a critical analysis of the most recent cybersecurity issues for IoT-based critical infrastructures. We then discuss potential cyber threats and cyber vulnerabilities and the main exploitation strategies adopted by cybercriminals. Further, we provide a taxonomy of cyberattacks that may affect critical cyber infrastructures. Finally, we present security requirements and some realistic recommendations to enhance cybersecurity solutions.
الكلمات المفتاحية :
Critical cyber infrastructure
Cyber security
Cyber attacks
Internet of Things (IoT)
A. Djenna, S. Harous and D. E. Saidouni. 2021. Internet of Things Meet Internet of Threats: New Concern Cyber Security Issues of Critical Cyber Infrastructure. Applied Sciences, 11, 10 (May 2021), MDPI, 4580. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/app11104580.
APA :
Djenna, A., Harous, S. & Saidouni, D. E. (2021, May). Internet of Things Meet Internet of Threats: New Concern Cyber Security Issues of Critical Cyber Infrastructure. Applied Sciences, 11(10), MDPI, 4580. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/app11104580
IEEE :
A. Djenna, S. Harous and D. E. Saidouni, "Internet of Things Meet Internet of Threats: New Concern Cyber Security Issues of Critical Cyber Infrastructure". Applied Sciences, vol. 11, no. 10, MDPI, pp. 4580, May, 2021. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/app11104580.
BibTeX :
@article{misc-lab-359, author = {Djenna, Amir and Harous, Saad and Saidouni, Djamel Eddine}, title = {Internet of Things Meet Internet of Threats: New Concern Cyber Security Issues of Critical Cyber Infrastructure}, journal = {Applied Sciences}, volume = {11}, number = {10}, issn = {2076-3417}, pages = {4580}, publisher = {MDPI}, year = {2021}, month = {May}, doi = {10.3390/app11104580}, url = {https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/10/4580}, keywords = {Critical cyber infrastructure, cyber security, cyber attacks, Internet of Things (IoT)} }
RIS :
TI - Internet of Things Meet Internet of Threats: New Concern Cyber Security Issues of Critical Cyber Infrastructure AU - A. Djenna AU - S. Harous AU - D. E. Saidouni PY - 2021 SN - 2076-3417 JO - Applied Sciences VL - 11 IS - 10 SP - 4580 PB - MDPI AB - As a new area of technology, the Internet of Things (IoT) is a flagship and promising paradigm for innovating society. However, IoT-based critical infrastructures are an appealing target for cybercriminals. Such distinctive infrastructures are increasingly sensitive to cyber vulnerabilities and subject to many cyberattacks. Thus, protecting these infrastructures is a significant issue for organizations and nations. In this context, raising the cybersecurity posture of critical cyber infrastructures is an extremely urgent international issue. In addition, with the rapid development of adversarial techniques, current cyber threats have become more sophisticated, complicated, advanced and persistent. Thus, given these factors, prior to implementing efficient and resilient cybersecurity countermeasures, identification and in-depth mapping of cyber threats is an important step that is generally overlooked. Therefore, to solve cybersecurity challenges, this study presents a critical analysis of the most recent cybersecurity issues for IoT-based critical infrastructures. We then discuss potential cyber threats and cyber vulnerabilities and the main exploitation strategies adopted by cybercriminals. Further, we provide a taxonomy of cyberattacks that may affect critical cyber infrastructures. Finally, we present security requirements and some realistic recommendations to enhance cybersecurity solutions. KW - Critical cyber infrastructure KW - cyber security KW - cyber attacks KW - Internet of Things (IoT) DO - 10.3390/app11104580 UR - https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/10/4580 ID - misc-lab-359 ER -