As we move towards a smarter energy system, we can expect the system to become increasingly complex and driven by data and communication technologies. As a result, there are potential new cyber security risks to consider. As such, what are the possible impacts and magnitude of the smart energy cyber security risk?
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Related UKRI funded projects
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Qnergy-Sec: Quantum-Resilient Security and Authentication Layer for Critical Energy Infrastructure
The proposed project aims to address the growing cybersecurity threats facing the United Kingdom (UK) energy sector. With the increasing reliance on digital energy systems, cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, includ...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Lead research organisation: TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY
Why might this be relevant?
The project specifically addresses the smart energy cyber security risks and proposes a comprehensive solution.
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COoperative Cyber prOtectiON for modern power grids (COCOON)
The convergence of Information Technology (IT) with Operational Technology (OT) environmentsfor digitising mission-criticalstability and flexibility of Electrical Power and Energy System (EPES) operations as well as new ...
Funded by: Horizon Europe Guarantee
Why might this be relevant?
The project focuses on cyber-physical protection in power grids, which is related to the question but does not fully address the smart energy cyber security risks.
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Cyber Risk Impact Awareness System Tool (Cyber-RIAST)
With Innovate-UK support, Ant Data Ltd, in collaboration with trial partners and early adopters Scottish Power Energy Networks (SPEN) will develop a first-of-its-kind cyber risk impact awareness system tool (Cyber-RIAST)...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Why might this be relevant?
The project develops a cyber risk impact awareness system tool, which partially addresses the question by focusing on cyber risk impact assessment in energy grids.