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This title described network of interconnected systems and was able to identify the risk inherent in such interconnected network. The various cyber incidents around the globe has provided an eye-opener into the need for cyber security to ensure the organizational network is kept secured. The paper explained some cyber incidents that took place recently; the coffee maker incident where the network port of a coffee making machine was plugged into a process control Network (PCN) and its wireless connection connected to the internet over a Wi-fi Network. This resulted in attack of the PCN. Other incidents include the BlackEnergy incident where Ukraine power plant was attacked and over 1.4million users were affected, Shamoon attack on Saudi Aramco etc.