Cyber–Physical System Security for the Electric Power Grid

@article{Sridhar2012CyberPhysicalSS,
  title={Cyber–Physical System Security for the Electric Power Grid},
  author={Siddharth Sridhar and Adam Hahn and G. Manimaran},
  journal={Proceedings of the IEEE},
  year={2012},
  volume={100},
  pages={210-224}
}
The development of a trustworthy smart grid requires a deeper understanding of potential impacts resulting from successful cyber attacks. Estimating feasible attack impact requires an evaluation of the grid's dependency on its cyber infrastructure and its ability to tolerate potential failures. A further exploration of the cyber-physical relationships within the smart grid and a specific review of possible attack vectors is necessary to determine the adequacy of cybersecurity efforts. This… 
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