Date of Graduation
5-2026
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Data Science
Degree Level
Undergraduate
Department
Data Science
Advisor/Mentor
Dr. EmmaLe Davis
Committee Member
Dr. David Reavis
Second Committee Member
Dr. Gaurav Kapoor
Abstract
This comparative case study research paper analyzes the Colonial Pipeline attack, the Oldsmar Water Treatment Plant attack, and related case studies to identify past and current gaps in cyber resilience in critical infrastructure. It provides insights into the importance of cybersecurity and opportunities to enhance protection in an increasingly digital world. Findings include unsecure practices, limited communication between sectors, outdated technology, and weaknesses in security processes and employee training. These vulnerabilities are interconnected and are largely driven by limited funding within critical infrastructure systems, which restricts the ability to address them effectively.
Keywords
Cybersecurity; SCADA System
Citation
Barnes, J. (2026). Strengthening Cyber Resilience in Critical Infrastructure: Lessons from Major Attack Case Studies. Data Science Undergraduate Honors Theses Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/dtscuht/43
