AUTHOR=Abraham Doney , Toftegaard Øyvind , D. R. Binu Ben Jose , Gebremedhin Alemayehu , Yildirim Yayilgan Sule TITLE=Consequence simulation of cyber attacks on key smart grid business cases JOURNAL=Frontiers in Energy Research VOLUME=12 YEAR=2024 URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/energy-research/articles/10.3389/fenrg.2024.1395954 DOI=10.3389/fenrg.2024.1395954 ISSN=2296-598X ABSTRACT=

The increasing threat of cyber-attacks on modern power systems highlights the need for a comprehensive examination through simulations. This study conducts an in-depth simulation of cyber-attacks on critical smart grid components, including smart meters, substation automation, and battery management systems, to expose and analyze potential disruptions to power system operations. We identify vulnerabilities that can lead to severe grid instabilities, such as voltage variations, system collapses, and inverter failures. Our analysis underscores the complex interactions between cyber threats and grid components, revealing how disruptions extend beyond mere load interruptions to affect the core infrastructure. We advocate for integrating established cybersecurity frameworks like NIST, ISO/IEC 27001, and IEC 62443, essential in fortifying grid stability against these dynamic threats. Our findings highlight the urgent need for continuous adaptation and enforcement of these frameworks to enhance resilience and ensure the reliability of modern power grids against cyber-attacks.