Critical infrastructures security in developing countries: survey and challenges
Semou NDIAYE Idy DIOP Demba FAYE Doudou DIONE
AbstractThe security of critical infrastructures has always been at the epicenter of in-depth assessments. Today, with Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), particularly the Internet, playing an increasingly important role in the operation of critical infrastructures, these environments are increasingly vulnerable, making them attractive targets for cybercriminals. In recent years, more and more infrastructures in developing countries, particularly in Africa, have fallen victim to largescale cyber-attacks, and the trend is growing exponentially. With the complexity, volume and frequency of cyber-attacks increasing, and their devastating consequences, new, more advanced and more effective protection technologies seem necessary. As a result, for the cyber defense of vital sectors and services, many current approaches are focused on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, in particular Machine Learning (ML) and Deep Learning (DL). This article explores the current state of critical infrastructures security in developing countries, particularly in Africa, with a particular focus on Senegal.