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Power Grid Vulnerability and Secure Infrastructure for Energy Transmission

Authors:
Vivian Sultan
Philip Caban
Samuel Wong
Aaditya Kandel
Juan Talome

Keywords: Security; Electric Utilities; Cyberattacks.

Abstract:
This report explores the correlation between modern grid infrastructure and the prevalence of cyberattacks, focusing on California’s efforts to modernize its electric grid. The goal is to identify areas that have undergone significant technology upgrades, such as monitoring devices, metering, and electric-vehicle charging stations. Using data from the U.S. Department of Energy and the open-source ArcGIS Data Repository, we conducted a spatial analysis to understand how these modernizations correlate with reported cyberattacks. The findings revealed that while modernization is generally associated with improved resilience, the lack of comprehensive data on modern technologies and monitoring devices limited our ability to validate the correlation conclusively. Our study concludes that more granular and relevant data are essential for accurate analysis, and we recommend policies to enhance grid security, including increased investment in cybersecurity measures and comprehensive data collection.

Pages: 7 to 10

Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2025

Publication date: March 9, 2025

Published in: conference

ISSN: 2308-412X

ISBN: 978-1-68558-242-5

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Dates: from March 9, 2025 to March 13, 2025