Systems integrating computational elements with physical processes—where cyber attacks can cause physical effects.
Cyber Physical Systems (CPS) integrate computational and physical components—where software controls physical processes and physical events affect computational systems. CPS includes autonomous vehicles, medical devices, smart grids, and industrial robots. CPS attacks can cause physical consequences—vehicle crashes, medical harm, infrastructure damage. CPS security requires understanding both cyber and physical domains, considering safety alongside traditional security objectives.
Why It Matters
The DSC Perspective:
CPS attacks can cause physical harm. Security for CPS must consider safety implications alongside confidentiality, integrity, and availability. If your systems control physical processes, understand CPS security implications.