Title: “Network Security for Smart Grid, Cyber-Physical Systems and Critical Infrastructure"

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Network Security for Smart Grid, IoT and Cyber-Physical Systems
Cybersecurity Fundamentals and Key Concepts
Cybersecurity Frameworks and Models
Understanding the Smart Grid Landscape
Importance of Cybersecurity in Smart Grids
Building a Strong Security Foundation
Software Engineering Practices

2. Modern Encryption and Decryption for IoT, SG and CPS

Encryption for Data Protection
Key Management and Cryptographic Best Practices
Decryption for Secure Data Access

3. Identity Management and Access Control

Identity and Access Management in Smart Grids
Role-Based Access Control
Identity Federation and Single Sign-On

4. Vulnerability, Risk and Threats Assessment & Management

Vulnerability Assessment, Scanning and Management
Continuous Vulnerability Monitoring and Countermeasures
Risk Mitigation and Management
Patch Management in Smart Grids

5. Threats against Operational Technology

Threat Landscape for Operational Technology (OT) in Smart Grids
Common OT Threats and Attack Vectors
Case Studies of OT Security Incidents

6. Threats against Information Technology (IT)

Cloud Security
Data Security and Accountability
ERP Security Threats
Types of Threats

7. Internet Security for Smart Grids

Internet Connectivity in Smart Grids
 Securing Internet-Facing Assets
DMZ and Network Segmentation

8. IoT Vulnerabilities
Internet of Things (IoT) in Smart Grids
IoT Security Challenges and Vulnerabilities
Best Practices for Securing IoT Devices in Smart Grids

9. Threat Intelligence
Gathering and Utilizing Threat Intelligence
Threat Intelligence Sharing in the Smart Grid Community
Threat Intelligence-driven Security

10. Malware and Defense Strategies

Malware Threats in Smart Grids
Ransomware
Phishing
Social Engineering
Protection Mechanisms
Anti-Malware Solutions and Practices
Incident Response to Malware Infections

11. Botnets and DDoS Attacks

Understanding Botnets
Preventing and Mitigating DDoS Attacks
Incident Response to DDoS Incidents

12. Endpoint Protection

Endpoint Security in Smart Grid Environments
Endpoint Threats and Protection Measures
Endpoint Security Tools and Technologies

13. Perimeter Security

Network Perimeter Security for Smart Grids
Firewalls, Intrusion Detection, and Prevention Systems
Network segmentation and DMZ
Securing Communication Gateways

14. Network Security

Wireless Security
Network Vulnerabilities
Penetration Testing
IP Sec, Virtual Private Network
15. Operating System Security
Securing Operating Systems in Smart Grid Devices
Hardening OS Configurations
OS Patch Management
Post-Incident Analysis and Remediation

16. Web Browser Vulnerabilities and Best Practices

Web Browsing Security Risks
Safe Browsing Practices
Browser Security Features
Cross-site scripting (XSS)
SQL injection
DNS tunnelling
DNS spoofing

17. Wireless Security in Smart Grids

Wireless Communication Security
Securing Smart Grid Wireless Networks
Wireless Intrusion Detection and Prevention

18. Digital Forensics in Smart Grids

Digital Forensics for Incident Investigation
Forensic Tools and Techniques
Legal and Ethical Considerations in Digital Forensics

19. Data Privacy and Security Misconfigurations

Data Privacy Regulations in Smart Grids
Avoiding Security Misconfigurations
Legal and Ethical Considerations
Secure Configuration Management

20. Software Engineering Practices for Secure Development

Secure Software Development Lifecycle
Code Review and Testing for Security
Secure Coding Guidelines

21. Attack Graph Analysis

Visualizing and Analyzing Attack Graphs

Threat Modeling and Attack Graph Generation
Using Attack Graphs for Risk Assessment
22. Incident Response
Incident Response Framework
Incident Handling Procedures

23. Security Information & Event Management (SIEM)

SIEM Solutions for Smart Grid Security
Real-time Threat Monitoring and Incident Response
SIEM Best Practices
Basics of SIEM

24. Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity

Disaster Recovery Planning for Smart Grids
Business Continuity Strategies
Testing and Maintaining Disaster Recovery Plans

25. Trust Management and Location Management

Trust Models in Smart Grids
Location-Based Security Controls
Trust and Location Management Strategies

26. Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)

Understanding PKI in Smart Grids
PKI Components and Architecture
PKI for Secure Communication

27. Zero-trust security

Micro segmentation
Continuous monitoring
DevSecOps
Security automation
Security awareness training
Zero-day exploits

28. Future Trends and Emerging Technologies

Emerging Threats and Security Challenges
Future Innovations in Smart Grid Security
Continuous Learning and Adaptation
Blockchain
Fileless attacks