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Cybersecurity Challenges and Data Protection in Smart Grids: Providing Blockchain & Cryptographic Countermeasures

Singh, Ishaan (2022) Cybersecurity Challenges and Data Protection in Smart Grids: Providing Blockchain & Cryptographic Countermeasures. Masters thesis, Dublin, National College of Ireland.

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Abstract

Smart grids have a higher chance of security breach because of the complex coupling between communication and electrical infrastructure. A smart grid operator will be able to manage the system more efficiently if the state estimation accuracy is improved. This paper describes cryptographic impacts in smart grids from the perspective of security objectives, requirements, and challenges. In particular, the study examined current cryptographic countermeasure research work that can help in producing security threats. Our goal is to shed light on the role of cryptographic aspects in smart grids and guide future research directions for the security of smart grids against malicious attacks. Using blockchain technology to aggregate data efficiently can reduce the risks associated with grid privacy and security. A blockchain-based communication platform is integrated with distributed state estimation in this research study. In conclusion, we will analyze the work of blockchain in distributed state estimation in detail.

Item Type: Thesis (Masters)
Subjects: Q Science > QA Mathematics > Electronic computers. Computer science
T Technology > T Technology (General) > Information Technology > Electronic computers. Computer science
Q Science > QA Mathematics > Computer software > Computer Security
T Technology > T Technology (General) > Information Technology > Computer software > Computer Security
Divisions: School of Computing > Master of Science in Cyber Security
Depositing User: Tamara Malone
Date Deposited: 05 Jan 2023 13:48
Last Modified: 05 Jan 2023 13:48
URI: https://norma.ncirl.ie/id/eprint/6060

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