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Security Aspects in Smart Meters: Analysis and Prevention.

Rebeca P Díaz Redondo¹, Ana Fernández-Vilas¹, Gabriel Fernández Dos Reis¹

¹Information & Computing Lab, AttlanTTIC Research Center, University of Vigo, 36310 Vigo, Spain.

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Smart meters in smart grids are vulnerable to cyberattacks. This study proposes a collaborative network solution using Smartpi 2.0 devices to detect and mitigate denial-of-service and data manipulation threats.

Keywords:

denial of service malware node-RED security smart meters

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Area of Science:

Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Cybersecurity

Background:

Smart meters are integral to Smart Grids, enabling remote communication and data exchange.
Increased use of plug-and-play smart meters for home energy monitoring introduces significant security risks for consumers.
Existing smart meter infrastructure faces vulnerabilities to data theft and manipulation.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose and evaluate a secure network configuration for smart meters using Smartpi 2.0 devices.
To develop data flow mechanisms supporting device collaboration for enhanced security.
To assess the vulnerability of smart meters to denial-of-service and data alteration attacks.

Main Methods:

Implementation of a collaborative network architecture with Smartpi 2.0 devices.
Design of specific data flows for secure energy reading exchange within a home network.
Simulation and execution of denial-of-service and malware-based data manipulation attacks.
Development of cooperative techniques for attack detection and mitigation.

Main Results:

Smart meters, including the Smartpi 2.0 system, are susceptible to denial-of-service and data tampering attacks.
The proposed network configuration and data flows effectively support inter-device collaboration.
Mechanisms for detecting both denial-of-service and data manipulation attacks were successfully implemented.
Cooperative techniques demonstrated efficacy in mitigating identified security threats.

Conclusions:

Smart meters require robust security measures, especially in home environments with user-installed devices.
Collaborative strategies among smart devices are crucial for building resilient Smart Grid systems.
The Smartpi 2.0 based solution offers a viable approach to enhance smart meter security through cooperation.