Security of Smart Grid Networks in the Cyber Ranges

Abstract

Smart meters are increasingly a part of everyday households. These smart meters allow remote reading of the energy but also remote disconnection of the point of consumption from the energy supply. As these devices are part of the critical infrastructure of the country, the security of these devices needs to be tested and the relevant personnel trained. We would like to contribute to the scientific community by bringing practical experience from smart meter testing into the Cyber Range virtual environment. In this environment, professionals working with smart meters can be trained and smart meter safety tests can be performed. This paper presents common smart meter vulnerabilities and their demonstration in the Cyber Range environment. The article includes a sample description of scenario for testing so anyone can try it.