Protection of Critical Digital Infrastructure: Cyber Attacks and Threats to Energy, Water, and Financial Systems


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Dinçel Y.

in: Security, Law, and Influence in the Age of Techno- Politics, Alp Cenk Arslan,Murat Tınas, Editor, IGI Global yayınevi, Pennsylvania, pp.179-210, 2025

  • Publication Type: Book Chapter / Chapter Research Book
  • Publication Date: 2025
  • Publisher: IGI Global yayınevi
  • City: Pennsylvania
  • Page Numbers: pp.179-210
  • Editors: Alp Cenk Arslan,Murat Tınas, Editor
  • Police Academy Affiliated: No

Abstract

This chapter provides a comprehensive examination of the cybersecurity threats facing critical digital infrastructure systems in an era of rapid digital transformation. Focusing on three essential sectors—energy, water, and financial systems—the analysis reveals how cyber attackers exploit vulnerabilities in these infrastructures, posing significant risks to economic stability, public safety, and national security. The increasing interconnectivity of critical systems, while improving efficiency and accessibility, has also expanded the attack surface for malicious actors, ranging from state- sponsored hackers to criminal organizations.