Title: Models for reducing the risk of critical networked infrastructures

Authors: Hugh Medal, Stevenson J. Sharp, Ed Pohl, Chase Rainwater, Scott J. Mason

Addresses: Department of Industrial Engineering, 4207 Bell Engineering Centre, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA. ' Department of Industrial Engineering, 4207 Bell Engineering Centre, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA. ' Department of Industrial Engineering, 4207 Bell Engineering Centre, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA. ' Department of Industrial Engineering, 4207 Bell Engineering Centre, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA. ' Department of Industrial Engineering, Clemson University, 124 Freeman Hall, Clemson, SC 29634, USA

Abstract: In this paper, we review the literature studying how to reduce the disruption risk to critical networked infrastructures. This is an important area of research because huge consequences result from infrastructure disruptions. As a result, this research area has grown a lot in the last decade. In this review we discuss articles from the literature, place them into categories, and suggest topics for future research. Our review shows that although this area is growing in popularity, there are still many important opportunities for future work.

Keywords: networked infrastructures; interdiction; networking; fortification; protection; reliability; mitigation; critical infrastructures; infrastructure disruptions; networks; risk assessment; risk management; modelling; literature review.

DOI: 10.1504/IJRAM.2011.042112

International Journal of Risk Assessment and Management, 2011 Vol.15 No.2/3, pp.99 - 127

Published online: 28 Feb 2015 *

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