A hierarchical security architecture for cyber-physical systems

• Published in: 2011 4th International Symposium on Resilient Control Systems pp. 15 - 20
• Main Authors: Quanyan Zhu, Rieger, C., Basar, T.
• Format: Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: IEEE 01.08.2011
• Subjects: Computer architecture; Control systems; Maintenance engineering; Monitoring; Physical layer; Security; Sensors

Security of control systems is becoming a pivotal concern in critical national infrastructures such as the power grid and nuclear plants. In this paper, we adopt a hierarchical viewpoint to these security issues, addressing security concerns at each level and emphasizing a holistic cross-layer philo...