Threats, Protection and Attribution of Cyber Attacks on Critical\n Infrastructures

Abstract

As Critical National Infrastructures are becoming more vulnerable to cyber\nattacks, their protection becomes a significant issue for any organization as\nwell as a nation. Moreover, the ability to attribute is a vital element of\navoiding impunity in cyberspace. In this article, we present main threats to\ncritical infrastructures along with protective measures that one nation can\ntake, and which are classified according to legal, technical, organizational,\ncapacity building, and cooperation aspects. Finally we provide an overview of\ncurrent methods and practices regarding cyber attribution and cyber peace\nkeeping\n