Pressurizer dynamic model and emulated programmable logic controllers for nuclear power plants cybersecurity investigations

El‐Genk, Mohamed S.; Altamimi, Ragai; Schriener, Timothy M.

doi:10.1016/j.anucene.2020.108121

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“…Nuclear facilities, including nuclear power plants, must provide cybersecurity control in their I&C systems covering intrusion detection systems, surveillance, and access control [19], [35], [37], [40]. For that purpose, the I&C system needs to be modified and extended to comply with the security requirements.…”

Section: Fault-proneness In Cybersecurity Controlmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…El-Genk et al [37] noted that the main concern arising in the digitalization of I&C systems in nuclear facilities is the vulnerability of being targeted by cyberattacks. PLCs for I&C in pressurized water reactors face the threat of disturbance caused by cyberattacks, which can manipulate data display collected from data sensors used for safety monitoring.…”

Section: F Cybersecurity Investigationmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Risk Assessment Methods for Cybersecurity in Nuclear Facilities: Compliance to Regulatory Requirements

Setianingsih¹,

Pulungan²,

Putra³

et al. 2021

IJACSA

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As strategic infrastructures, nuclear facilities are considered attractive targets for attackers to commit their malicious intention. At the same time, for efficiency, those infrastructures are increasingly implemented, equipped with, and managed by digitally computerized systems. Attackers, therefore, try to realign their attack scenarios through such cyber systems. It is crucial to understand various existing risk assessment methods for cybersecurity in nuclear facilities to prevent such attacks. Risk assessment is designed to study the nature of the originated attack threats and the consequences implied. This paper studies a series of risk assessment methods implemented for security related to cybersecurity of strategic infrastructures, including nuclear facilities. Extended from cybersecurity, the required concepts in nuclear security cover defense-in-depth, synergy of safety and security, and probabilistic safety/risk assessment. Selecting cybersecurity risk assessment methods should integrate these three essential concepts in their evaluation. This paper highlights the suitable and appropriate risk assessment methods that meet security requirements in the nuclear industry as specified in the national and international regulations.

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Section: Fault-proneness In Cybersecurity Controlmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: F Cybersecurity Investigationmentioning

confidence: 99%