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Security assessment and impact analysis of cyberattacks in integrated T&D power systems

Conference · · Proceedings of the 9th Workshop on Modeling and Simulation of Cyber-Physical Energy Systems
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  1. KAUST
  2. University of Delaware
  3. Electrical Distribution Design
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In this paper, we examine the impact of cyberattacks in an integrated transmission and distribution (T&D) power grid model with distributed energy resource (DER) integration. We adopt the OCTAVE Allegro methodology to identify critical system assets, enumerate potential threats, analyze and prioritize risks for threat scenarios. Based on the analysis, attack strategies and exploitation scenarios are identified which could lead to system compromise. Specifically, we investigate the impact of data integrity attacks in inverted-based solar PV controllers, control signal blocking attacks in protective switches and breakers, and coordinated monitoring and switching time-delay attacks. Index Terms—Cyberattacks, security assessment, impact analysis, case studies, integrated power systems.

Research Organization:
Electrical Distribution Design, Inc.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
DOE Contract Number:
EE0008768
OSTI ID:
2329296
Journal Information:
Proceedings of the 9th Workshop on Modeling and Simulation of Cyber-Physical Energy Systems, Conference: 9th Workshop on Modeling and Simulation of Cyber-Physical Energy Systems
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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