Federated Spatiotemporal Graph Learning for Passive Attack Detection in Smart Grids

Smart grids are exposed to passive eavesdropping, where attackers listen silently to communication links. Although no data is actively altered, such reconnaissance can reveal grid topology, consumption patterns, and operational behavior, creating a gateway to more severe targeted attacks. Detecti...

CAN Networks Security in Smart Grids Communication Technologies

The rapid evolution of smart grids requires effective communication protocols to transfer data reliably and securely. Controller Area Network CAN is one of the most recognized protocols that offer reliable data transmission in smart grids due to its robustness, real-time capabilities, and...

Enhancing Security and Compliance in the Energy Sector: Imperva’s Cipher Suite Support

In the energy and utility sector, safeguarding data and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards is paramount. With the increasing digitalization of operations, from smart grids to IoT-enabled devices, the need for robust encryption methods to protect sensitive information has never been...

Open Source Smart Meter Hacking Framework can Hack into the Power Grid

A researcher specializing in smart grids has released an open-source tool designed to assess the security of smart meters. Dubbed 'Termineter,' the framework would allow users, such as grid operators and administrators, to test smart meters for vulnerabilities. It claims will let security...

Privacy Concerns Raised About Smart Grids

Technologists already are worried about the security implications of linking nearly all elements of the U.S. power grid to the public Internet. Now, privacy experts are warning that the so-called “smart grid” efforts could usher in a new class of concerns, as utilities begin collecting more...