Security needs to be essential component of smart grid

  • 26 November 2014
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An interesting article given the speed that infrastructure is all becoming "connected".
 
By Michael Kassner November 26, 2014
 
Consumers and companies alike need to understand what's at stake if security is not a major consideration of the smart grid.  Both the Internet of Things (IoT) and the "smart grid" have immeasurable potential to improve our lives. However, if those building the smart grid allocate security -- afterthought or no-thought -- to a status similar to that of IoT devices; things could get ugly. Bad-actor issues caused by an IoT device's lack of security are a problem for sure, but not anywhere near the problem created by a hostile organization gaining control of a power-utility's network.
Companies selling smart-grid products say security is a consideration in product design. Security pundits find fault with statements like that: type smart meter hack demo into any search engine to see why.
 

What makes a grid smart?

 
Before continuing the discussion, it might be best to define smart grid. One of the better explanations can be found at Smartgrid.gov. The site defines smart grid by answering the following questions:
 
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