Emerging Challenges and Solutions in Cyber–Physical Security of Smart Grids
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "A1: Smart Grids and Microgrids".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 October 2024) | Viewed by 3558
Special Issue Editors
Interests: smart grids; electricity markets and their cyber–physical security; machine learning and its cyber security in smart grids
Interests: smart grid; cyber–physical security; demand-side management; artificial intelligence; climate change
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Interests: cyber–physical power system; power system stability; integrated energy system; artificial intelligence in power system; smart grid
2. National Key Laboratory of Power Grid Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, Changsha 410004, China
Interests: vehicle-to-grid; integrated energy system; stochastic optimization; robust optimization; distributionally robust optimization; distributed optimization
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In the era of digital transformation, smart grids have emerged as pivotal elements in modern energy systems, integrating advanced information and communication technologies to enhance efficiency and reliability. However, this integration also introduces complex vulnerabilities, making smart grids a prime target for cyber–physical threats. These threats not only compromise the security of the data and control systems but also pose significant risks to the physical infrastructure and the reliability of the power supply. The security of smart grids is not only a technical necessity but also a strategic imperative for national security and public safety. Ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of these critical systems is paramount to preventing disruptions that can lead to economic losses and societal harm. As cyberattacks become more sophisticated, the need for advanced cyber–physical security measures becomes increasingly critical to defend against and mitigate these evolving threats. This Special Issue will investigate emerging challenges and advance the cyber–physical security of smart grids. We invite contributions from both academic researchers and industry professionals who are at the forefront of cyber–physical security for smart grids. We seek high-quality, original research papers, reviews, and case studies that offer innovative insights and practical solutions to the complex challenges facing the cyber–physical security of smart grids.
This Special Issue covers, but is not limited to, the following areas:
- Development of threat models that can reflect potential attack strategies and their impacts on smart grid operations;
- Exploration of cutting-edge security technologies, including blockchain, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, tailored for smart grid applications;
- Methods to enhance the resilience of smart grids against cyber–physical attacks;
- Analysis of current policies and the formulation of new regulations to foster robust security standards and practices;
- Documentation and discussion of real-world scenarios, successful implementations, and lessons learned from securing smart grids.
Prof. Dr. Gaoqi Liang
Dr. Jiaqi Ruan
Dr. Haixin Wang
Dr. Junjie Zhong
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- smart grid
- cyber–physical system
- cyber–physical security
- false data injection attack
- AI solutions for security
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