Title :
Security and Privacy Challenges in the Smart Grid
Author :
McDaniel, Patrick ; McLaughlin, Stephen
Author_Institution :
Pennsylvania State Univ., University Park, PA
Abstract :
Global electrical grids are verging on the largest technological transformation since the introduction of electricity into the home. The antiquated infrastructure that delivers power to our homes and businesses is being replaced with a collection of digital systems called the smart grid. This grid is the modernization of the existing electrical system that enhances customers´ and utilities´ ability to monitor, control, and predict energy use.
Keywords :
power grids; power system management; power system security; electrical grid; power generation; power management; smart grid; smart grid privacy; smart grid security; Capacity planning; Computer networks; Costs; Energy management; Grid computing; Information security; Privacy; Smart grids; Solar power generation; Wind energy generation; electrical grid; secure systems; security & privacy; smart grid;
Journal_Title :
Security & Privacy, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MSP.2009.76