Unit 4 – Lesson 8 – “Data – Cyber-Physical Systems”
3 Days
Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) allow people to act in the physical space by using cyberspace to decide and often automate the best possible action. Smart grids, industrial control systems (heating, cooling, factory automation), critical infrastructure (hospitals, financial sector, transportation, water systems) and Internet-of-Things or IoT (smart televisions, digital assistants, smart appliances) are examples of CPS. Because an adversary can cause harm both in the physical world and in cyberspace, it is important to understand the vulnerabilities, attacks, and consequences of insecure controls and policies for cyber-physical systems. This lesson will explore common vulnerabilities in cyber-physical systems and provide hands-on experiences in exploring IoT vulnerabilities.