Computer – Based Infrastructure Sector Interdependencies and Security Implications

Aghware Fidelis Obukohwo

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DOI: 10.4236/ijcns.2011.411090                

Abstract

Traditionally, the analysis of sector interdependencies has involved the characterization of all infrastructure-to-infrastructure interconnections and some of the main infrastructure integrals that, once lost or be tampered with, will compromise the performance and security issues with the other interconnected infrastructures. Therefore, the paper dwells much on the security implications which may be associated with these infrastructure sector interdependencies. This paper also discusses some of the major risk considerations, analytical approaches, researches and the necessary developments needed as well as the interdisciplinary ranges through which the necessary skills are required in the construction of comprehensive sector interdependencies.

Keywords

Infrastructure, Interdependencies, Sector, Security

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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