Review of Cybersecurity in Modern Power Systems: Challenges and Solutions

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1 Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Iran

2 Smart/Micro Grids Research Center, Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Iran.

3 Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom

4 Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Tarbiat Modares, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

The growing demand for electrical energy, coupled with the limited availability of resources, presents significant challenges in ensuring a reliable supply of electricity to end-users. Addressing these challenges necessitates the implementation of optimal power grid management strategies. Such management requires comprehensive oversight of information across both the generation and consumption sectors, relying heavily on the collection, analysis, and processing of large volumes of data. Consequently, the extensive and real-time exchange of data has become a fundamental characteristic of modern power networks. This paper investigates the critical role of information within the various sectors of contemporary power grids and analyzes the associated challenges pertaining to data security. Following an overview of the structural organization and functional significance of data exchange, the study examines potential security threats and the implications of cyberattacks on different components of the grid. Furthermore, it evaluates existing and emerging strategies aimed at mitigating these security risks.

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Tabriz Journal of Electrical Engineering

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