Cyber security considerations of 4G mobile networks as a commuication service in smart grid

Abstract

Due to the importance of smart grid security and emphasis of upstream documents and development programs, cyber security requirements of Automatic Meter Infrastructure (AMI) and Demand Side Management (DSM) systems are investigated in this paper. Fourth-generation of mobile networks can be an appropriate option of communication service for AMI & DSM subsystems, so the compliance of 4G security considerations with these systems' cyber security requirements has been studied. In this regard, cyber security requirements of different interface links of AMI and DSM systems are extracted from NIST-7628 guideline and LTE cyber security considerations have discussed to proof which cyber security requirements of AMI and DSM systems will be satisfied in fourth generation of mobile networks. At the end, it is shown that most cyber security of AMI and DSM communication links that may use 4G networks, are satisfied by cyber security methods introduced by fourth generation of mobile networks and a few recommendations shall be provided. Therefore, compliance of cyber security requirements of AMI and DSM systems with LTE as a communication service are discussed in this paper.