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Title: A Targeted Attack For Enhancing Resiliency of Intelligent Intrusion Detection Modules in Energy Cyber Physical Systems

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OSTI ID:1372912

Abstract— Secure high-speed communication is required to ensure proper operation of complex power grid systems and prevent malicious tampering activities. In this paper, artificial neural networks with temporal dependency are introduced for false data identification and mitigation for broadcasted IEC 61850 SMV messages. The fast responses of such intelligent modules in intrusion detection make them suitable for time- critical applications, such as protection. However, care must be taken in selecting the appropriate intelligence model and decision criteria. As such, this paper presents a customizable malware script to sniff and manipulate SMV messages and demonstrates the ability of the malware to trigger false positives in the neural network’s response. The malware developed is intended to be as a vaccine to harden the intrusion detection system against data manipulation attacks by enhancing the neural network’s ability to learn and adapt to these attacks.

Research Organization:
Florida International Univ., Miami, FL (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Oak Ridge Operations Office (ORO); USDOE Office of Electricity (OE)
DOE Contract Number:
OE0000779
OSTI ID:
1372912
Resource Relation:
Conference: IEEE PES Intelligent System Applications to Power Systems
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English