Recently, cognitive radio and smart grid are two areas which have received considerable research impetus. Cognitive radios are intelligent software defined radios (SDRs) that efficiently utilize the unused regions of the spectrum, to achieve higher data rates. The smart grid is an automated electric power system that monitors and controls grid activities. In this paper, the novel concept of inc...

The Smart Grid, generally referred to as the next-generation power system, is considered as a revolutionary and evolutionary regime of existing power grids. More importantly, with the integration of advanced computing and communication technologies, the Smart Grid is expected to greatly enhance efficiency and reliability of future power systems with renewable energy resources, as well as distri...

This report describes the state of smart grid security in Europe, specifically the Netherlands, and the cyber security of substations in particular. The focus of this study is the perception of risks and threats in smart grid cyber security and the international standards implemented in smart grids. The created overview is based on semi-structured interviews with 13 experts originating from eig...

Secure communication between devices is a key aspect of smart grid security. In the future smart home environment, various smart devices, appliances and energy management systems will communicate with each other via the home network. In order to achieve mutual authentication, each device will have a private cryptographic key which must be protected against theft or misuse. Current mechanisms fo...

Smart Grid facilitates real-time communication network between the user and the grid company by smart terminals, which utilizes bidirectional data transmission and information control. In Smart Grid, the smart meters play important role by measuring the amount of electricity consumption and sending various information to the power generators and substations. The communication of such informatio...

This paper describes the concept and characteristics of smart grid distribution systems, basic difference between conventional and smart grid distribution systems, functional management and reliability evaluation of smart grid distribution systems. In smart grid distribution system, remotely controlled high rated power electronic switches are used in the place of normal disconnecting switches o...

The threat of malicious attacks against the security of the Smart Grid infrastructure cannot be overlooked. The ever-expanding nature of smart grid user base implies that a larger set of vulnerabilities are exploitable by the adversary class to launch malicious attacks. Extensive research has been conducted to identify various threat types against the smart grid, and to propose counter-measures...

This paper describes the background of smart information infrastructure and the needs for smart grid information security. It introduces the conceptual analysis to the methodology with the application of hermeneutic circle and information security functional requirement identification. Information security for the grid market cover matters includes automation and communications industry that af...