Papers by Barend Pretorius
IGI Global eBooks, 2020
Industrial control systems (ICS) or supervisory, control, and data acquisition (SCADA) systems dr... more Industrial control systems (ICS) or supervisory, control, and data acquisition (SCADA) systems drive many key components of the national infrastructure. It makes these control systems targets for cyber-attacks by terrorists and nation-states who wish to damage their target economically and socially, and cyber-criminals who blackmail the companies operating the infrastructure. Despite the high risk of leaving these systems exposed, providing adequate cyber-security is often challenging. The Stuxnet worm illustrated how vulnerable control systems potentially are when it bypassed a number of security mechanisms to cause physical damage to an Iranian nuclear facility. The article focuses on ICS/SCADA in South Africa discussing the unique challenges and legislation relate to securing control system in the South Africa. A governance and security framework for overcoming these challenges are proposed.
Eerbewys en glorie aan die belangrikste, God. Vir my vrou, Elserie en my ouers, Dr Buks en Charlo... more Eerbewys en glorie aan die belangrikste, God. Vir my vrou, Elserie en my ouers, Dr Buks en Charlotte Pretorius, wat my bygestaan het gedurende hierdie tyd, die skripsie is opgedra aan julle. Vir die res van my familie en vriende, baie dankie vir al julle ondersteuning. To my supervisors Dr Brett van Niekerk and Mr Karna Naidoo, your direction, proficiency and nurturing during this Master's journey is greatly appreciated. You are a continuous source of energy and inspiration for my academic career. You both have gone beyond the call of duty. Dr van Niekerk, you have consistently guided and supported me without which I wouldn't have complete this research. My colleagues and friends who participated or supported me with my research, thank you, it is much appreciated. To my language editor, Ms. Trishana Ramluckan, your assistance was much appreciated.
International Journal of Cyber Warfare and Terrorism, Jul 1, 2016
Industrial control systems (ICS) or supervisory, control, and data acquisition (SCADA) systems dr... more Industrial control systems (ICS) or supervisory, control, and data acquisition (SCADA) systems drive many key components of the national infrastructure. It makes these control systems targets for cyber-attacks by terrorists and nation-states who wish to damage their target economically and socially, and cyber-criminals who blackmail the companies operating the infrastructure. Despite the high risk of leaving these systems exposed, providing adequate cyber-security is often challenging. The Stuxnet worm illustrated how vulnerable control systems potentially are when it bypassed a number of security mechanisms to cause physical damage to an Iranian nuclear facility. The article focuses on ICS/SCADA in South Africa discussing the unique challenges and legislation relate to securing control system in the South Africa. A governance and security framework for overcoming these challenges are proposed.
International Journal of Cyber Warfare and Terrorism, Jul 1, 2016
Industrial control systems (ICS) or supervisory, control, and data acquisition (SCADA) systems dr... more Industrial control systems (ICS) or supervisory, control, and data acquisition (SCADA) systems drive many key components of the national infrastructure. It makes these control systems targets for cyber-attacks by terrorists and nation-states who wish to damage their target economically and socially, and cyber-criminals who blackmail the companies operating the infrastructure. Despite the high risk of leaving these systems exposed, providing adequate cyber-security is often challenging. The Stuxnet worm illustrated how vulnerable control systems potentially are when it bypassed a number of security mechanisms to cause physical damage to an Iranian nuclear facility. The article focuses on ICS/SCADA in South Africa discussing the unique challenges and legislation relate to securing control system in the South Africa. A governance and security framework for overcoming these challenges are proposed.
Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Cyber Warfare and Security, Mar 2015
Books by Barend Pretorius
Handbook of Research on Information and Cyber Security in the Fourth Industrial Revolution, 2018
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Papers by Barend Pretorius
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