Date of Award
Summer 6-29-2021
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Abstract
The study is conducted in a technological framework in the context of designs of industrial system control, model attack, and security solutions. There were fifteen occurrences selected and analysed using a search methodology with a number of public information sources from the government inquiry reports to scientific journals. Each incident included scenarios, answers, remediations and lessons learned. The results of this research revealed that cyber-attacks are increasing, complex and challenging for water dams. Also, new threats were developed such as crypto-jacking and ransomware. Current vulnerabilities and hazards such as insiders’ threats have repeatedly stressed the need for an adaptable, collaborative and a general water cyber security strategy. The research study is focused on a mixed method approach utilizing a population sample strategy and key informant interviews to gather information on identifying the possibility of a cyber-attack on SPD’s water dam control systems considering the themes in the literature review. Based on the survey responses and key informant interviews, my theory of change and assumption 1, 2 and 3 was validated. The probable impact of this research can be beneficial to identify risk-mitigation strategies for assessing the security of a water dam system. Remote operations at the water dams can be disabled to minimize cyber-threats and vulnerabilities.
Recommended Citation
Holmes, Lamar, "U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Cyber Security of South Pacific Division’s Water Dam Systems" (2021). EMPA Capstones. 144.
https://digitalcommons.law.ggu.edu/capstones/144