Security Architecture for Distribution System Operators: A Norwegian Perspective

Challenge and objective

  • Power distribution is becoming increasingly vulnerable to external cyber threats due to the interconnectivity between the OT and IT systems at the Distribution System Operator's (DSO) premises.
  • Security architectures provide a system overview and simplify the implementation of security measures.

Work performed

  • Applied a design science approach. Executed interviews and meetings with the industry, studied existing security standards, and smart grid guidelines.

Significant results

  • Proposal for a future-oriented security architecture for Norwegian DSOs.

Impact for distribution system innovation

  • Help more Norwegian and international DSOs to deploy a robust control centre for the future smart grid.
Oddbjørn Gjerde

Oddbjørn Gjerde

WP2 Lead
+47 99 730 027
Name
Oddbjørn Gjerde
Title
WP2 Lead
Organization
SINTEF Energi AS

 

Reference in CINELDI

  • Vahiny Gnanasekaran and Martin Gilje Jaatun, "Security Architecture for Distribution System Operators: A Norwegian Perspective".