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Authors:
Eniye Tebekaemi
Duminda Wijesekera
Keywords: Cyber Security; Communication Protocols; Simulation Testbed; Cyber-Physical Systems; Smart Grid; Power Substation Automation
Abstract:
The present traditional power grid system is slowly migrating to an interactive, intelligent power grid system (smart grid or future grid) driven by information and communication technology. The smart grid functions are expected to improve the reliability, efficiency, operations and control of the electric power grid. The smart grid functions are realizable through power communication networks that interface with traditional computer networks often connected to the Internet. This situation makes cyber-physical security a serious concern in the design, development, and implementation of smart grid functions in power grid systems. Understanding the physical behavior, cyber security challenges, physical security challenges, impact of cyber/physical security breaches, and security requirements of time-critical cyber-physical systems like the smart grid is critical in designing a robust security solution that ensures its safe and reliable operation. This work focuses on the design and implementation of a simulation testbed that would support extensive analysis of communication protocols, cyber-physical security functions, intelligent electronic device (IED) vulnerabilities, network configuration, and physical security requirements of an IEC 61850 based power distribution substation.
Pages: 41 to 49
Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2016
Publication date: October 9, 2016
Published in: conference
ISSN: 2519-8599
ISBN: 978-1-61208-512-8
Location: Venice, Italy
Dates: from October 9, 2016 to October 13, 2016