Cybersecurity for Smart Power Systems and Transmission Networks
A special issue of Electronics (ISSN 2079-9292). This special issue belongs to the section "Networks".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 October 2025 | Viewed by 339
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In an era where the integration of advanced technologies into power systems is transforming the energy landscape, cybersecurity has become a critical concern. Smart power systems and transmission networks are increasingly reliant on digital technologies, such as sensors, communication networks, and data analytics, to enhance operational efficiency, reliability, and flexibility. While these innovations offer numerous benefits, they also introduce new vulnerabilities and threats that can compromise the integrity, availability, and confidentiality of critical infrastructure.
This Special Issue focuses on the intersection of cybersecurity and smart power systems, exploring how emerging threats and vulnerabilities impact transmission networks and how effective security measures can be implemented to safeguard these vital components of our energy infrastructure. We aim to present cutting-edge research, case studies, and innovative solutions that address the unique cybersecurity challenges faced by modern power systems.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Cybersecurity Threats and Vulnerabilities in Smart Power Systems;
- Risk Assessment and Management for Transmission Networks;
- Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems;
- Secure Communication Protocols and Architectures;
- Data Integrity and Protection;
- Incident Response and Recovery Strategies;
- Regulatory and Compliance Issues;
- Integration of Machine Learning and AI in Cybersecurity;
- Cybersecurity Challenges in Emerging Smart Grid Technologies.
Dr. Mohsen Khalaf
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- cybersecurity
- smart power systems
- transmission networks
- critical infrastructure protection
- threat detection
- risk management
- data integrity
- network security
- advanced persistent threats (APTs)
- incident response
- secure communication protocols
- wide-area monitoring, protection and control
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