Attack Mitigation and Recovery in Smart Grid Control

This chapter explores the critical domain of attack mitigation and recovery within the context of smart grid control systems. As smart grids become increasingly integral to modern energy infrastructure, the need for robust cyber-security measures to safeguard against malicious attacks is paramount. The chapter begins by elucidating various Attack Mitigation methods in Smart Grids. Through a comprehensive overview, readers gain insights into the diverse techniques available to protect smart grid systems against cyber threats. A focal point of this chapter is the exploration of Attack Mitigation for a 39-bus 3-area system, considering both single-step load and dynamic load scenarios. Through a detailed examination, readers are presented with a basic yet illustrative example of how mitigation strategies can be implemented within a complex smart grid control environment. Furthermore, the chapter delves into the innovative realm of IoT-based hardware models for enhancing attack mitigation and recovery capabilities. We describe the method to build a simple IoT model that can be used to launch attacks and implement detection methods using Kali Linux, Raspberry Pi and Python programming. Through a blend of theoretical frameworks and practical examples, this chapter equips readers with the knowledge and tools necessary to bolster the resilience of smart grid control systems against cyber threats.