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Lessons Learned from a Cybersecurity Risk Assessment of OpenADR in Smart Grid Planning

Abstract

Integrating OpenADR in smart grids enhances demand-response but introduces cybersecurity risks that must be addressed early in the planning phase. This paper presents a cybersecurity risk assessment case study for Lnett, a Norwegian DSO planning OpenADR implementation. Using a six-step, lightweight method, we identified 10 key cybersecurity risks. Stakeholder feedback highlighted the method’s structured approach, iterative process, and external expertise, while also noting challenges in defining the analysis object and tracking documentation. We derived six lessons and practical recommendations for DSOs implementing OpenADR or similar protocols, contributing to stronger cybersecurity resilience in demand-response systems and informing future smart grid risk assessments.

Category

Academic chapter

Language

English

Author(s)

Affiliation

  • SINTEF Digital / Sustainable Communication Technologies
  • SINTEF Energy Research / Energisystemer
  • Avinor AS
  • Lnett AS

Date

04.08.2025

Year

2025

Publisher

IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)

Book

2025 IEEE International Conference on Cyber Security and Resilience - CSR

ISBN

9798331535919

Page(s)

652 - 659

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