Zero Trust User Access and Identity Security in Smart Grid Based SCADA Systems

2021 ◽  
pp. 716-726
Author(s):  
Abdul Wahid Mir ◽  
Ketti Ramachandran Ram Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Smart Grid ◽  
Scada Systems ◽  
User Access ◽  
Grid Based

Security gaps assessment of smart grid based SCADA systems

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 434-452 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdul Wahid Mir ◽  
Ramkumar Ketti Ramachandran
Keyword(s):  
Smart Grid ◽  
National Level ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Sultanate Of Oman ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Utility Company ◽  
Scada Systems ◽  
Grid Based ◽  
Electricity Utility

Purpose Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems security is of paramount importance, and there should be a holistic approach to it, as any gap in the security will lead to critical national-level disaster. The purpose of this paper is to present the case study of security gaps assessment of SCADA systems of electricity utility company in the Sultanate of Oman against the regulatory standard and security baseline requirements published by the Authority for Electricity Regulation (AER), Government of Sultanate of Oman. Design/methodology/approach The security gaps assessment presented in this paper are based on the security baseline requirements that include core areas, controls for each core area and requirements for each control. Findings The paper provides the security gaps assessment summary of SCADA systems of electricity utility company. Practical implications The summary of threats and vulnerabilities presented will help stakeholders to be proactive rather than reactive in the event of any attack. Originality/value This case study discusses the various security challenges in smart grid based on SCADA systems and provides the summary of challenges and recommendations to overcome the same.

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