Advanced communications networks are the keystones of critical infrastructures. Whether for energy, transportation, public safety or mining, operators rely on these networks to securely and reliably transport data generated by a multitude of applications to protect, control, monitor and operate the infrastructures all the time. Any communications disruption can incur immense economic loss and even jeopardize human lives. Hence, communications networks for critical infrastructures have become high-profile targets for individuals or groups seeking to disrupt or disable.

The prevalent use of information and communications technology (ICT) – particularly the shift toward a converged communications network infrastructure to support both mission-critical and non-mission-critical applications – improves operational efficiency substantially. However, it also introduces new vulnerabilities and increases the attack surface area.

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