For a better understanding of the logical interdependencies of infrastructures and role of human factor: a review of modeling and simulation applications

ABSTRACT: Critical infrastructures are complex, interdependent systems on which our societies are reliant. A better understanding of these interdependencies is vital to improving their functioning and resilience. While various studies and surveys have been conducted, we aim to cast a new perspective by focusing on what Rinaldi et al. introduced in 2001, as “logical interdependencies” and their modeling and simulation considering the human factor, and by adopting a cross-area approach to guide future works through the identification of research directions and common design challenges, good practices.