Cybersecurity Resilience Demonstration for Wind Energy Sites in Co-Simulation Environment

McCarty, Michael E.; Johnson, Jay; Richardson, Bryan; Rieger, Craig; Cooley, Rafer; Gentle, Jake P.; Rothwell, Bradley; Phillips, Tyler; Novak, Beverly; Culler, Megan; Wright, Brian J.

doi:10.1109/access.2023.3244778

“…Securing renewable energy facilities such as solar farms and wind turbines is essential to preventing disruptions in clean energy generation [151]. Empirical evidence from a study on a cyber-physical wind energy site demonstrated the effectiveness of cybersecurity technologies in preventing physical impacts and disruptions to the power system [152]…”

Section: Renewable Energy Facility Securitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Cybersecurity challenges across sustainable development goals: A comprehensive review

Mohamed,

Abuobied

2024

Sustainable Engineering and Innovation

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In an era where society becomes increasingly reliant on digital technology and interconnected systems, the significance of cybersecurity for upholding sustainable development has become paramount. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted by the United Nations in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that by 2030, people enjoy peace and prosperity. As we draw closer to the critical year of 2030, the insights of this paper gain urgency in light of ongoing efforts to achieve the SDGs. This review paper takes an innovative stance by examining how cybersecurity challenges align with each SDG. The novelty of this study is that, it not only highlights the interconnected nature of cybersecurity within each goal but also identifies and categorizes the top five emerging threats that could impact the 17 goals. By pinpointing potential risks, it calls for further research and strategies to counter these cyber threats that might hinder the progress towards the SDGs. This research work serves as valuable guidance for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners, offering a comprehensive understanding of the intricate relationship between cybersecurity and sustainable development.

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“…In addition, along with other physical devices, batteries are used to stock the excess energy in the simulated model. On the operational technology network for wind energy, Sandia National Laboratories and Idaho National Laboratory deployed cutting-edge cybersecurity tools, such as security, orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) tools that have an impact on the physical grid system components and stop the adversary kill chain [159].…”

Section: Sg Simulation For Renewable Energy Sourcesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Survey on Simulation and Vulnerability Testing in Smart Grid

Banik,

Banik

2024

Preprint

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The rapid integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is transforming the traditional electrical grid into a {\em Smart Grid}. Smart grids enable two-way communication and improved monitoring and control between utilities and customers. However, due to its heterogeneous nature, public exposure, and weak security at low-powered devices, the Smart Grid has vulnerabilities to various malicious threats, adversaries, and cyber attacks, which may affect cost and service availability. Additionally, when the systems' confidentiality, integrity, or availability are compromised, the resulting fallout can threaten national security and have cascading effects on human lives. Given the extreme consequences of an attack, smart-grid technology must be thoroughly tested for correct operation and security {\em before} it is deployed. As a result, vulnerability testing of smart grids, not only for correctness but for security purposes, has been the subject of numerous studies by academics, government agencies, and private companies. This paper reviews the vulnerabilities associated with the smart grid and spotlights simulation as the vulnerability testing methodology conducted in recent pertinent research works. It also presents various security aspects of the smart grid, including grid applications, system and network infrastructure and components, cyber threats and attacks, simulation, and different mitigation techniques. Finally, we analyze the gaps in the current research works, focusing on simulation. We briefly present a real-time simulation testbed that mimics customer behaviour and integrates hardware in the loop to apply attack methods, analyze vulnerabilities and risk mitigation associated with the smart grid system, and propose future work to improve the current framework.

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“…In addition, along with other physical devices, batteries are used to stock the excess energy in the simulated model. On the operational technology network for wind energy, Sandia National Laboratories and Idaho National Laboratory deployed cutting-edge cybersecurity tools, such as security, orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) tools that have an impact on the physical grid system components and stop the adversary kill chain [154].…”

Section: Sg Simulation For Renewablementioning

confidence: 99%

Survey on Simulation and Vulnerability Testing in Smart Grid

Banik,

Banik

2024

Preprint

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The rapid integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is transforming the traditional electrical grid into a {\em Smart Grid}. Smart grids enable two-way communication and improved monitoring and control between utilities and customers. However, due to its heterogeneous nature, public exposure, and weak security at low-powered devices, the Smart Grid has vulnerabilities to various malicious threats, adversaries, and cyber attacks, which may affect cost and service availability. Additionally, when the systems' confidentiality, integrity, or availability are compromised, the resulting fallout can threaten national security and have cascading effects on human lives. Given the extreme consequences of an attack, smart-grid technology must be thoroughly tested for correct operation and security {\em before} it is deployed. As a result, vulnerability testing of smart grids, not only for correctness but for security purposes, has been the subject of numerous studies by academics, government agencies, and private companies. This paper reviews the vulnerabilities associated with the smart grid and spotlights simulation as the vulnerability testing methodology conducted in recent pertinent research works. It also presents various security aspects of the smart grid, including grid applications, system and network infrastructure and components, cyber threats and attacks, simulation, and different mitigation techniques. Finally, we analyze the gaps in the current research works, focusing on simulation. We briefly present a real-time simulation testbed that mimics customer behaviour and integrates hardware in the loop to apply attack methods, analyze vulnerabilities and risk mitigation associated with the smart grid system, and propose future work to improve the current framework.

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Cybersecurity Resilience Demonstration for Wind Energy Sites in Co-Simulation Environment

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Cybersecurity challenges across sustainable development goals: A comprehensive review

Cybersecurity challenges across sustainable development goals: A comprehensive review

Survey on Simulation and Vulnerability Testing in Smart Grid

Survey on Simulation and Vulnerability Testing in Smart Grid

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