The not so smart, smart grid - potential security risks associated with the deployment of smart grid technologies
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publisher
Edith Cowan University
Faculty
Faculty of Computing, Health and Science
School
School of Computer and Security Science / Centre for Security Research
RAS ID
8227
Abstract
The electricity grid has been up until now a relatively stable artifice of modern industrialized nations. The power grids are the most widespread wired networks in the world. They are heavily regulated and standardized to protect the integrity, stability and reliability of supply. The grids have been essentially closed systems, this is now rapidly changing with the introduction of the network enabled smart meter. These meters are “web” accessible, connect and interact directly with electrical appliances in domiciles and businesses. This move now brings a range of extreme risks and complexities into these stable networks. This paper explores the security issues and potential problems associated with current moves to provide these smart meters to existing grid connections.
Access Rights
free_to_read
Comments
Valli, C. (2009). The not so smart, smart grid: potential security risks associated with the deployment of smart grid technologies. Proceedings of The 7th Australian Digital Forensics Conference. (pp. 19-23). Perth. Edith Cowan University. Available here