As power grids are integrated into one big umbrella (i.e., Smart Grid), communication network plays a key role in reliable and stable operation of power grids. For successful operation of smart grid, interoperability and security issues must be resolved. Security means providing network system integrity, authentication, and confidentiality service. For a cyber-attack to a power grid system, whi...

Standardization in smart grid communications is necessary to facilitate complex operations of modern power system functions. However, the strong coupling between the cyber and physical domains of the contemporary grid exposes the system to vulnerabilities and thus places more burden on standards’ developers. As such, standards need to be continuously assessed for reliability and are expected to...

Increased connectivity is required to implement novel coordination and control schemes. IEC 61850-based communication solutions have become popular due many reasons—object-oriented modeling capability, interoperable strong protocols, name a few. However, infrastructure not well-equipped with cybersecurity mechanisms for secure operation. Unlike online banking systems that been running such secu...