Chapter 14Detecting Data Integrity Attacks in Smart Grid
Linqiang Ge1, Wei Yu2, Paul Moulema3, Guobin Xu4, David Griffith5 and Nada Golmie5
1Department of Computer Science, Georgia Southwestern State University, USA
2Department of Computer and Information Sciences, Towson University, USA
3Department of Computer and Information Technology, Western New England University, USA
4Department of Computer Science and Information Technologies, Frostburg State University, USA
5National Institute of Standards and Technology, USA
14.1 Introduction
The smart grid, which is denoted as a next-generation power grid system, integrates information and communication techniques in order to enable efficiency and reliability in energy service for consumers [1]. As a complicated cyber-physical system, the control and operation of the smart grid relies on the cooperation of sensors, computing devices, software applications, and communication networks, and so on. Measuring devices (e.g., smart meters) are key components to enable the two-way interaction between utility providers and customers, measuring the power consumption of customers and allowing control of appliances, eventually leading to more efficient energy use.
Nonetheless, security has been a significant concern in the research and development of the smart grid, especially due to numerous cyber-attack incidents involving utility providers. For example, in 2003, the Ohio Nuclear Power Plant network was crashed by the slammer worm that shut ...