Critical Infrastructure Protection VII is a specialized book that addresses the security of critical information infrastructures. These infrastructures, which include computers, embedded devices, networks, and software systems, are essential for the smooth operation across various sectors, including telecommunications, finance, energy, and public health. The book presents original research findings and innovative applications in the interdisciplinary field of critical infrastructure protection. It emphasizes the need to integrate science, technology, and policy to develop practical solutions that ensure the protection of information, computer, and network resources in various critical sectors. Topics covered include security aspects of control systems, infrastructure modeling and simulation, and risk assessment. This is the seventh volume in the annual series published by the International Federation for Information Processing (IFIP) Working Group 11.10, aimed at researchers, engineers, practitioners, and policymakers committed to advancing this important field of research.