SADSA: Security aware distribution system architecture for smart grid applications

Hosam Hittini, Atef Abdrabou, Liren Zhang

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6 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

The distribution system is one of the main components in a a smart grid, readings are transferred from the distribution substations to the control center. Compromising system data will result in drawing wrong conclusions about current operation status at the control center, and subsequently, sending wrong commands, which may result in very serious consequences. In this paper, we propose a scalable communications architecture for future smart grid distribution systems (i.e. SADSA). The architecture is adaptable to use WiFi or other technologies to transfer smart grid information. The architecture is studied from various angles. Both communication and cybersecurity challenges are extracted. In addition, the paper provides a detailed discussion on how the proposed architecture meets National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) security requirements for smart grids.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2016 12th International Conference on Innovations in Information Technology, IIT 2016
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages66-71
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781509053438
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Mar 16 2017
Event12th International Conference on Innovations in Information Technology, IIT 2016 - Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Duration: Nov 28 2016Nov 29 2016

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 2016 12th International Conference on Innovations in Information Technology, IIT 2016

Other

Other12th International Conference on Innovations in Information Technology, IIT 2016
Country/TerritoryUnited Arab Emirates
CityAl Ain
Period11/28/1611/29/16

Keywords

  • Communication Network Security
  • Power Distribution System
  • Security Architecture
  • Smart Grid Security

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Instrumentation
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Hardware and Architecture
  • Information Systems

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