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Integrating 5G Technology for Improved Process Monitoring and Network Slicing in ICS

Conference · · 2023 IEEE International Conference on Communications, Control, and Computing Technologies for Smart Grids (SmartGridComm)
 [1];  [2];  [3]
  1. University of Texas at El Paso,Department of Computer Science,TX,USA; The University of Texas at El Paso
  2. Sandia National Laboratories,Albuquerque,NM,USA
  3. University of Texas at El Paso,Department of Computer Science,TX,USA

Industrial Control Systems (ICS) are crucial for monitoring physical processes that support essential cyber enabled services like power generation. The use of proprietary communication and lack of effective intrusion detection mechanisms pose constraints for efficient operation. Therefore, there is a need to modernize these systems with decentralized technologies like Edge Computing and 5G. However, integrating 5G and Edge Computing into large-scale ICS networks presents implementation and performance challenges. To address these challenges, this paper proposes an integrated ICS architecture that combines 5G and Edge Computing technologies with traditional ICS protocols. The objective is to minimize implementation and operational difficulties while improving the monitoring of physical processes and enabling robust intrusion detection. The proposed architecture outlines the necessary components, services, and communication protocols required for the integration of 5G and Edge Computing.

Research Organization:
The University of Texas at El Paso
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FE0032089
OSTI ID:
2281810
Report Number(s):
DOE-UTEP-2089-4
Journal Information:
2023 IEEE International Conference on Communications, Control, and Computing Technologies for Smart Grids (SmartGridComm), Journal Name: 2023 IEEE International Conference on Communications, Control, and Computing Technologies for Smart Grids (SmartGridComm)
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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