Combining Bayesian Networks and Fishbone Diagrams to Distinguish between Intentional Attacks and Accidental Technical Failures
Saba Chockalingam (TU Delft - Safety and Security Science)
Wolter Pieters (TU Delft - Safety and Security Science)
Andre M. H. Teixeira (Uppsala University)
N. Khakzad (TU Delft - Safety and Security Science)
Pieter van Gelder (TU Delft - Safety and Security Science)
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Abstract
Because of modern societies' dependence on industrial control systems, adequate response to system failures is essential. In order to take appropriate measures, it is crucial for operators to be able to distinguish between intentional attacks and accidental technical failures. However, adequate decision support for this matter is lacking. In this paper, we use Bayesian Networks (BNs) to distinguish between intentional attacks and accidental technical failures, based on contributory factors and observations (or test results). To facilitate knowledge elicitation, we use extended fishbone diagrams for discussions with experts, and then translate those into the BN formalism. We demonstrate the methodology using an example in a case study from the water management domain.