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The author demonstrates that infrastructure sectors as diverse as water, power, energy, telecommunications, and the Internet have remarkably similar structures. This observation leads to a rigorous approach to vulnerability analysis in all of these sectors. The analyst can then decide the best way to allocate limited funds to minimize risk, regardless of industry sector.  The key question addressed in this timely book is: What should be protected and how? The author proposes that the answer lies in allocating a nation's scarce resources to the most critical components of each infra-structure--the so-called critical nodes. Using network theory as a foundation, readers learn how to identifya small handful of critical nodes and then allocate resources to reduce or eliminate risk across the entire sector. A comprehensive set of electronic media is provided on a CD-ROM in the back of the book that supports in-class and self-tutored instruction. 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Critical Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Reader also includes:     A thorough introduction to the daunting challenges facing infrastructure and the professionals tasked with protecting it Comprehensive explorations of the proliferation of cyber threats, terrorism in the global West, climate change, and financial market volatility Practical discussions of a variety of infrastructure sectors, including how they work, how they’re regulated, and the threats they face Clear graphics, narrative guides, and a conversational style that makes the material easily accessible to non-technical readers   Perfect for infrastructure security professionals and security engineering firms, Critical Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Reader will also benefit corporate security managers and directors, government actors and regulators, and policing agencies, emergency services, and first responders.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":51024263545105,"sku":"NIN9781394179527","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1394179529.jpg?v=1750793474"},{"product_id":"science-of-resilience-book-ted-g-lewis-9781394354924","title":"The Science of Resilience","description":"\"This is a book that approaches resilience as a systems problem, examined through models, analogies and worked examples drawn from physics, ecology, engineering, finance and cyber security…  By using mathematical models and real-world examples, the book provides practical tools and strategies for designing resilient systems that can adapt and thrive in the face of uncertainty.\" - \"Inspiration for Resilience Professionals.\" CIR Magazine, Q1 2026. https:\/\/www.cirmagazine.com   Strategies for improving resilience, incorporating complexity theory, risk analysis, and systems thinking with a rigorous mathematical treatment   The Science of Resilience delves into the fascinating field of resilience science, exploring how various systems, ranging from physical infrastructure to social networks, can withstand and recover from disruptions. 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