Mission Aware Cyber-physical Security

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/1712.01448v2
• Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2025 18:44:41 GMT
• Title: Mission Aware Cyber-physical Security
• Authors: Georgios Bakirtzis, Bryan T. Carter, Cody H. Fleming, Carl R. Elks,
• Abstract summary: Mission Aware is a systems-theoretic cybersecurity analysis that identifies components which, if compromised, destabilize the overall mission.<n>It generates evidence by finding potential attack vectors relevant to mission-linked elements and traces this evidence to mission requirements, prioritizing high-impact vulnerabilities relative to mission objectives.
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• License: http://arxiv.org/licenses/nonexclusive-distrib/1.0/
• Abstract: Perimeter cybersecurity, while essential, has proven insufficient against sophisticated, coordinated, and cyber-physical attacks. In contrast, mission-centric cybersecurity emphasizes finding evidence of attack impact on mission success, allowing for targeted resource allocation to mitigate vulnerabilities and protect critical assets. Mission Aware is a systems-theoretic cybersecurity analysis that identifies components which, if compromised, destabilize the overall mission. It generates evidence by finding potential attack vectors relevant to mission-linked elements and traces this evidence to mission requirements, prioritizing high-impact vulnerabilities relative to mission objectives. Mission Aware is an informational tool for system resilience by unifying cybersecurity analysis with core systems engineering goals.

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