Architecture Framework for Cyber Security Management

Abstract

The smooth operation of contemporary society relies on the collaborative functioning of multiple essential infrastructures, with their collective effectiveness increasingly hinging on a dependable national system of systems construction. The central focus within the realm of cyberspace revolves around safeguarding this critical infrastructure (CI), which includes both physical and electronic components essential for societal operations. The recent surge in cyber-attacks targeting CI, critical information infrastructures, and the Internet, characterized by heightened frequency and increased sophistication, presents substantial threats. As perpetrators become more adept, they can digitally infiltrate and disrupt physical infrastructure, causing harm to equipment and services without the need for a physical assault. The operational uncertainty of CI in these cases is obvious. The linchpin of cyber security lies in a well-executed architecture, a fundamental requirement for effective measures. The framework of this paper emphasizes organizational guidance in cyber security management by integrating the cyber security risks assessment and the cyber resilience process into overall continuity management of organizations business processes.