Abstract

Modern cyber-physical smart power grids are increasingly relying on their associated cyber networks to fulfill a variety of monitoring and control activities, which unavoidably results in a rise in cyber vulnerabilities. In light of the likely cyber risks, it is crucial to create efficient ways for evaluating the overall sufficiency of power systems thoroughly. Cybersecurity must be implemented inside the smart grid to ensure the safe and dependable operation of this new type of electrical network. The use of standardized procedures and solutions is generally agreed upon amongst experts as the best starting point. The past several years have seen the publishing of a large number of new standards for smart grids, which, ironically, has made it more difficult to discover a relevant publication among the vast amount of available information. This paper summarizes the findings of an investigation conducted to find solutions to this problem by cataloging all of the approaches that specify the cybersecurity standards relevant to smart grids. This paper describes two hundred standards and techniques for cyber security in substations and power grids. The standards and techniques were identified based on a systematic literature review, and the paper describes them with a focus on the requirements and characterizes them concerning evaluation criteria. This, together with the descriptions of the standards that are focused on the needs, can serve as helpful advice on the cybersecurity requirements for smart grid components. This can assist practitioners in choosing the standards that are pertinent to their area or situation.

Publication Date

6-23-2022

Document Type

Master's Project

Student Type

Graduate

Degree Name

Electrical Engineering (MS)

Department, Program, or Center

Electrical Engineering

Advisor

Abdulla Ismail

Campus

RIT Dubai

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