Guest Editorial Special Section on Cyber-Physical Systems and Security for Smart Grid

Cyber-physical system (CPS) is an integration of computation, communication, and control that is embedded in the physical process. CPS has led to the emergence of a new generation of engineering systems. Although there are many important CPS systems in practice, one of its most complex domains is the smart grid whose function is to distribute reliable and efficient electric energy with a high degree of sustainability. While the smart grid aims to enhance the capabilities and response of the generation, transmission, distribution, and use of energy systems, the cyber challenge lies in the realization of the power grid to control and monitor physical behavior securely and efficiently. These research challenges, along with effective design architectures, will continue to confront the research community over the next several years.