A Systemic Review of the Cybersecurity Challenges in Australian Water Infrastructure Management

Cybersecurity risks have become obstinate problems for critical water infrastructure management in Australia and worldwide. Water involves a vast complex of smart technical control systems interconnected with several networks, making the susceptible to cyber-attacks. Therefore, ensuring use security mechanisms system modules communication networks sensors actuators is vital. The statistics show that facing frequent cyber-attacks, most which are either undetected or overlooked require immediate response. To address these cyber risks, has changed from country negligible recognition attacks on improved capability manage warfare. However, little attention paid reducing risk infrastructure. This study aims evaluate Australia’s current cybersecurity attack landscape implemented controls using systematic literature review (SLR). also compares context global developments proposes future research directions. synthesis evidence 271 studies this indicates importance managing vulnerabilities threats SCADA systems, including need upgrade contemporary architecture mitigate emerging risks. Moreover, human resource development specific focus awareness training employees found be lacking, will essential alleviating Australia.