Cyber threat of social critical infrastructure

Abstract

In this article, we introduce some results concerning certain characteristics of cyber-attacks against social critical infrastructure. The investigation applies a quantitative approach based on statistical analysis of relevant data sources and a secondary dataset for the purpose of network analysis. From an operational perspective, a model of network asymmetry is introduced and utilized while exploring patterns of structural advantages. Based on the results, cyber-attacks against social critical infrastructure show an increasing trend in the last decade and have caused significant damages dominantly private targets, with some key actors in the network of the countries concerned.