On the importance of cyber-security training for multi-vector energy distribution system operators

Dimitrios Vozikis; Eleni Dara; Tanel Kuusk; Dimitris Kavallieros; Aare  Reintam; Xavier Bellekens

doi:10.1145/3407023.3409313

On the importance of cyber-security training for multi-vector energy distribution system operators

Dimitrios Vozikis, Eleni Dara, Tanel Kuusk, Dimitris Kavallieros, Aare Reintam, Xavier Bellekens

Electronic And Electrical Engineering

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Abstract

Multi-vector Energy Distribution Systems (EDS) are increasingly connected to provide new services to consumers and Distribution Network Operators (DNO). This exponential growth in connectivity, while beneficial, tremendously increases the attack surface of critical infrastructures, demonstrating a clear need for energy operator cyber-security training. This paper highlights the cyber-security challenges faced by EDS operators as well as the impact a successful cyber-attack could have on the grid. Finally, training needs are contextualised through cyber-attack examples.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	ARES Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Availability, Reliability and Security
Editors	Melanie Volkamer, Christian Wressnegger
Place of Publication	New York
Number of pages	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1145/3407023.3409313
Publication status	Published - 25 Aug 2020

Keywords

energy distribution systems
cyber security
distribution network operators

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Advanced Cyber-Security Simulation Platform For Preparedness Training in Aviation, Naval and Powergrid environments (FORESIGHT) (H2020 SC7)
Bellekens, X., Atkinson, R. & Tachtatzis, C.
European Commission - Horizon 2020
1/10/19 → 30/09/22
Project: Research

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Vozikis, D., Dara, E., Kuusk, T., Kavallieros, D., Reintam, A., & Bellekens, X. (2020). On the importance of cyber-security training for multi-vector energy distribution system operators. In M. Volkamer, & C. Wressnegger (Eds.), ARES Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Availability, Reliability and Security [114]. https://doi.org/10.1145/3407023.3409313

Vozikis, Dimitrios ; Dara, Eleni ; Kuusk, Tanel ; Kavallieros, Dimitris ; Reintam, Aare ; Bellekens, Xavier. / On the importance of cyber-security training for multi-vector energy distribution system operators. ARES Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Availability, Reliability and Security. editor / Melanie Volkamer ; Christian Wressnegger. New York, 2020.

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On the importance of cyber-security training for multi-vector energy distribution system operators

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