Title
Assessing Smart Grid Security.
Abstract
The evolution from traditional power networks to smart grid involves many aspects including data network transformation, distributed functionality, and two-way information flow between supplier and customer. Networks are transforming to the use of packet-based communications and the use of newer networking technologies, including optical, Internet Protocol (IP) and Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS). Functionality is being distributed to substations, transmission and distribution nodes, and to the customer site. Information flow evolves to two-way communication of rating, billing, and usage data between the customer and supplier (including “smart metering”). These changes introduce new reliability and security challenges for the power grid utility company. In the security domain, new threat vectors are introduced, and vulnerabilities and attacks related to data networking and information technology become more relevant. Security, reliability, and availability of the management and control network and functionality are business critical. This paper describes a methodology for assessing smart grid security, and trends in smart grid security that we have observed while applying this methodology. © 2012 Alcatel-Lucent.
Year
DOI
Venue
2012
10.1002/bltj.21560
Bell Labs Technical Journal
Field
DocType
Volume
Security domain,Information flow (information theory),Internet Protocol,Multiprotocol Label Switching,Smart grid,Computer security,Network packet,Computer network,Security service,Security information and event management,Engineering
Journal
17
Issue
ISSN
Citations 
3
1089-7089
3
PageRank 
References 
Authors
0.42
5
2
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Alan J. Mcbride151.60
Andrew R. Mcgee2347.39