A cyber-physical digital twin approach to replicating realistic multi-stage cyberattacks on smart grids

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2412.04900v1
• Date: Fri, 06 Dec 2024 09:58:51 GMT
• Title: A cyber-physical digital twin approach to replicating realistic multi-stage cyberattacks on smart grids
• Authors: Omer Sen, Nathalie Bleser, Martin Henze, Andreas Ulbig,
• Abstract summary: This paper examines the impact of cyberattacks on smart grids by replicating the power grid in a secure laboratory environment. A simulation is used to study communication infrastructures for secure operation of smart grids.
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• Abstract: The integration of information and communication technology in distribution grids presents opportunities for active grid operation management, but also increases the need for security against power outages and cyberattacks. This paper examines the impact of cyberattacks on smart grids by replicating the power grid in a secure laboratory environment as a cyber-physical digital twin. A simulation is used to study communication infrastructures for secure operation of smart grids. The cyber-physical digital twin approach combines communication network emulation and power grid simulation in a common modular environment, and is demonstrated through laboratory tests and attack replications.

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