Cyber Security and Resilience of Distributed Energy Resources Using Blockchain Technology at the Edge of the Smart Grid

The proliferation of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) is decentralizing the power system, with more and more capacity installed in the distribution grids. Concurrently, the energy sector is embracing the Internet of Things (IoT) paradigm, resulting in the emergence of the Internet of Energy. However, this transformation introduces new...

Quantitative risk analysis of cyber attacks on Cyber Physical Power System substations

The modern power grid is becoming more susceptible to cyber-attacks due to an increase in digitalization, leading to a larger attack surface for malicious actors to attack. Such attacks on critical infrastructure could lead to partial power outages, minor societal disruption, or in the worst-case scenario, a rolling black-out in which the entire...