Detection and Prevention of Denial-of-Service in Cloud-Based Smart Grid

Muhammad Majid Hussain, Abdul Razaq, Waqas Javed, Zulfiqar A. Memon

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    Abstract

    Smart Grid (SG), components with historical set of security challenges, becomes more vulnerable because Information and Communications Technology (ICT) has its own share of problems while Cloud infrastructure adds yet another unpredicted layer of threats. Scalability and availability, which are strong aspects of the cloud platform making it attractive to users, also attracts security threats for the same reasons. The malware installed on single host offers very limited scope compared to attack magnitude that compromised Cloud platform can offer. Therefore, the strongest aspect of Cloud itself becomes a nightmare in Cloud-Based SG. A breach in such a delicate system can cause severe consequences including interruption of electricity, equipment damage, data breach, complete blackouts, or even life-threatening consequences. We mimic Denial-of-Service (DoS) attacks to demonstrate interruption of electricity in SG with open-source solution to co-simulate power and communication systems.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of the 10th International Conference on Smart Cities and Green ICT Systems
    Subtitle of host publicationApril 28-30, 2021
    EditorsCornel Keith, Matthias Jarke, Markus Helfert
    PublisherSciTePress
    Pages172-179
    ISBN (Electronic)978-989-758-512-8
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 28 Apr 2021
    Event10th International Conference on Smart Cities and Green ICT Systems - Online
    Duration: 28 Apr 202130 Apr 2021
    Conference number: 10th
    http://www.smartgreens.org

    Conference

    Conference10th International Conference on Smart Cities and Green ICT Systems
    Abbreviated titleSMARTGREENS 2021
    Period28/04/2130/04/21
    Internet address

    Keywords

    • Cloud based Smart Grid
    • Denial-of-Service
    • IDS/IPS
    • Cyber-security

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