Attack Graphs and Scenario Driven Wireless Computer Network Defense

• NCJ Number: 311550
• Author(s): Peter J. Hawrylak; George Louthan; Jermey Daily; John Hal; Mauricio Papa
• Date Published: 2012
• Length: 18 pages
• Grant Number(s): 2010-DN-BX-K215
• Agencies: NIJ-Sponsored
• Publication Type: Research (Applied/Empirical); Reference Material
• Award: Reliability of Forensic Data from Networked Process Control System

Abstract

This chapter describes how to use attack graphs to evaluate the security vulnerabilities of an embedded computer network and provides example cases of this technique. Attack graphs are powerful tools available to system administrators to identify and manage vulnerabilities. Attack graphs describe the steps an adversary could take to reach a desired goal and can be analyzed to quantify risk. The systems investigated in this chapter are embedded systems that span hardware, software, and network communication. The example cases studied will be (1) radio frequency identification (RFID), (2) vehicle networks, and (3) the Smart Grid (the next generation power and distribution network in the USA).

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