Towards a Comprehensive Framework for Cyber-Incident Response Decision Support in Smart Grids

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2412.06254v2
• Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2025 12:40:22 GMT
• Title: Towards a Comprehensive Framework for Cyber-Incident Response Decision Support in Smart Grids
• Authors: Omer Sen, Yanico Aust, Martin Neumuller, Immanuel Hacker, Andreas Ulbig,
• Abstract summary: This paper presents a framework based on integrating Attack-Defense Trees and the Multi-Criteria Decision Making method to enhance smart grid cybersecurity.<n>The proposed model aims to optimize the effectiveness and efficiency of grid cybersecurity efforts while offering insights into future grid management challenges.
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• Abstract: The modernization of power grid infrastructures necessitates the incorporation of decision support systems to effectively mitigate cybersecurity threats. This paper presents a comprehensive framework based on integrating Attack-Defense Trees and the Multi-Criteria Decision Making method to enhance smart grid cybersecurity. By analyzing risk attributes and optimizing defense strategies, this framework enables grid operators to prioritize critical security measures. Additionally, this paper incorporates findings on decision-making processes in intelligent power systems to present a comprehensive approach to grid cybersecurity. The proposed model aims to optimize the effectiveness and efficiency of grid cybersecurity efforts while offering insights into future grid management challenges.

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