Autors: Ivanova I., Ivanov, K. I., Nenova, M. V., Tsochev, G. R.
Title: Risk Assessment and Vulnerability Mitigation Strategies in Critical Infrastructure: The Role of Key Performance Indicators and Economic Evaluation
Keywords: Critical infrastructure Risk management, Cybersecurity, Key performance indicators, Risk assessment

Abstract: The article investigates risk assessment and mitigation strategies in power transmission systems, with a focus on the application of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and cost evaluations. It discusses how effective KPIs improve cybersecurity, physical infrastructure reliability, and operational readiness, while financial metrics justify costs, promoting resilience, cost-effectiveness, and reliability in critical energy systems.

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Issue

60th International Scientific Conference on Information, Communication and Energy Systems and Technologies, ICEST 2025 - Proceedings, 2025, Albania, https://doi.org/10.1109/ICEST66328.2025.11098404

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