UK WORKSHOP - Cyber-Physical Security Analysis of Protection Using a Real-Time Co-Simulator

The digitalization of substations and IT/OT convergence improve grid reliability but increase cybersecurity risks. Cyber-physical security analysis is crucial for identifying vulnerabilities, ensuring protection, and enhancing resilience in power systems. Real-time co-simulation integrates power system and communication network simulators to assess cyber threats and defensive strategies. Attack models, including denial-of-service (DoS) and false data injection (FDI), demonstrate potential impacts on communication-assisted protection schemes. Advanced security solutions, such as software-defined networking and intrusion detection systems, help mitigate cyber risks and protect critical infrastructure.