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One of the significant challenges that smart grid networks face is cyber-security. Several studies have been conducted to highlight those security challenges. However, the majority of these surveys classify attacks based on the security…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2022-07-19 Tala Talaei Khoei , Hadjar Ould Slimane , Naima Kaabouch

Security issue of distributed state estimation (DSE) is an important prospect for the rapidly growing smart grid ecosystem. Any coordinated cyberattack targeting the distributed system of state estimators can cause unrestrained estimation…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2022-06-14 Haftu Tasew Reda , Abdun Mahmood , Adnan Anwar , Naveen Chilamkurti

Smart grid advancements and the increased integration of digital devices have transformed the existing power grid into a cyber-physical energy system. This reshaping of the current power system can make it vulnerable to cyberattacks, which…

Systems and Control · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2023-04-18 Kalinath Katuri , Ioannis Zografopoulos , Ha Thi Nguyen , Charalambos Konstantinou

With improvement in smart grids through two-way communication, demand response (DR) has gained significant attention due to the inherent flexibility provided by shifting non-critical loads from peak periods to off-peak periods, which can…

Systems and Control · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2020-05-28 Mingjian Tuo , Arun Venkatesh Ramesh , Xingpeng Li

With the proliferation of smart devices and revolutions in communications, electrical distribution systems are gradually shifting from passive, manually-operated and inflexible ones, to a massively interconnected cyber-physical smart grid…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2022-09-30 Muhammad Akbar Husnoo , Adnan Anwar , Nasser Hosseinzadeh , Shama Naz Islam , Abdun Naser Mahmood , Robin Doss

In recent years, advanced sensors, intelligent automation, communication networks, and information technologies have been integrated into the electric grid to enhance its performance and efficiency. Integrating these new technologies has…

Systems and Control · Computer Science 2015-06-02 Reza Arghandeh , Alexandra von Meier , Laura Mehrmanesh , Lamine Mili

The power flexibility from smart buildings makes them suitable candidates for providing grid services. The building automation system (BAS) that employs model predictive control (MPC) for grid services relies heavily on sensor data gathered…

Systems and Control · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2023-10-25 Guanyu Tian , Qun Zhou Sun , Yiyuan Qiao

As a national critical infrastructure, the smart grid has attracted widespread attention for its cybersecurity issues. The development towards an intelligent, digital, and Internet-connected smart grid has attracted external adversaries for…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2025-07-08 Tianming Zheng , Ping Yi , Yue Wu

The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) is driving an unprecedented increase in the electricity demand of AI data centers, raising emerging challenges for electric power grids. Understanding the characteristics of AI data center…

Systems and Control · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2025-11-27 Xin Chen , Xiaoyang Wang , Ana Colacelli , Matt Lee , Le Xie

Climate change significantly increases risks to power systems, exacerbating issues such as aging infrastructure, evolving regulations, cybersecurity threats, and fluctuating demand. This paper focuses on the utilization of Grid Enhancing…

Systems and Control · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2024-11-27 Joseph Nyangon

The introduction of advanced communication infrastructure into the power grid raises a plethora of new opportunities to tackle climate change. This paper is concerned with the security of energy management systems which are expected to be…

Renewables are key enablers in the plight to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and cope with anthropogenic global warming. The intermittent nature and limited storage capabilities of renewables culminate in new challenges that power system…

This manuscript explores the cybersecurity challenges of Operational Technology (OT) networks, focusing on their critical role in industrial environments such as manufacturing, energy, and utilities. As OT systems increasingly integrate…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2025-12-02 Sarthak Kapoor , Sumit Kumar , Harsh Vardhan

The Internet of Things (IoT) has garnered significant interest in both research and industry due to its profound impact on human life. The rapid expansion of IoT technology has ushered in smart healthcare, smart devices, smart cities, and…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2024-10-16 Zainab Alwaisi , Simone Soderi , Rocco De Nicola

The increasing need for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and the drive for green cities have promoted the use of electric vehicles due to their environmental benefits. In fact, countries have set their own targets and are offering…

Systems and Control · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2022-07-21 Mohammad Ali Sayed , Ribal Atallah , Chadi Assi , Mourad Debbabi

The power grid is a critical infrastructure essential for public safety and welfare. As its reliance on digital technologies grows, so do its vulnerabilities to sophisticated cyber threats, which could severely disrupt operations. Effective…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2024-12-10 Omer Sen , Bozhidar Ivanov , Christian Kloos , Christoph Zol_ , Philipp Lutat , Martin Henze , Andreas Ulbig

In this paper, we investigate the feasibility and physical consequences of cyber attacks against energy management systems (EMS). Within this framework, we have designed a complete simulation platform to emulate realistic EMS operations: it…

The rapid proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, projected to exceed 30 billion interconnected devices by 2030, has significantly escalated the complexity of cybersecurity challenges. This survey aims to provide a…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2026-01-05 Trung Dao , Minh Nguyen , Son Do , Hoang Tran

Power grids worldwide are increasingly victims of cyberattacks, where attackers can cause immense damage to critical infrastructure. The growing digitalization and networking in power grids combined with insufficient protection against…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2022-07-12 Sven Zemanek , Immanuel Hacker , Konrad Wolsing , Eric Wagner , Martin Henze , Martin Serror

Security incidents such as targeted distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks on power grids and hacking of factory industrial control systems (ICS) are on the increase. This paper unpacks where emerging security risks lie for the…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2018-01-23 Lachlan Urquhart , Derek McAuley