Publication detail

Smart Grids Transmission Network Testbed: Design, Deployment, and Beyond

BLAŽEK, P. BOHAČÍK, A. JURÁK, V. FUJDIAK, R. PTÁČEK, M.

Original Title

Smart Grids Transmission Network Testbed: Design, Deployment, and Beyond

Type

journal article in Web of Science

Language

English

Original Abstract

Our test environment incorporates a unique blend of physical, emulated, and virtualized components, spanning from electrical substations to SCADA systems, thereby offering a versatile platform for testing against cyber threats, facilitating educational programs, and supporting advanced traffic simulation. Motivated by the increasing digitalization of energy networks and the growing risks associated with cybersecurity and crisis management, this work responds to geopolitical situations and a series of attacks on electricity infrastructure, such as in Ukraine between 2015 and 2024. For instance, in 2015 and 2021, major cyberattacks caused power outages in Ukraine and the USA, emphasizing the urgent requirement for robust testing platforms. Key findings from our deployment highlight the testbed’s effectiveness in identifying vulnerabilities, enhancing cybersecurity measures, and providing valuable hands-on learning experiences. The integration of such diverse components not only exemplifies a significant step forward in testbed design but also showcases its potential in fostering innovation and security in the power sector. Through detailed comparisons with existing testbeds, we underscore our testbed’s distinct features and its contribution to bridging the gap in current methodologies, setting a new benchmark for future developments in smart grid testing and education.

Keywords

Testing, Protocol, Substations, Security, IEC Standards, Software, Smart grids, SCADA systems, Monitoring, Hardware

Authors

BLAŽEK, P.; BOHAČÍK, A.; JURÁK, V.; FUJDIAK, R.; PTÁČEK, M.

Released

13. 12. 2024

Publisher

IEEE Open Journal of the Communications Society

Location

445 Hoes Lane Piscataway, NJ 08854

ISBN

2644-125X

Periodical

IEEE Open Journal of the Communications Society

Year of study

2025

Number

6

State

United States of America

Pages from

51

Pages to

76

Pages count

25

URL

https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10798972

BibTex

@article{BUT193647,
  author="Petr {Blažek} and Antonín {Bohačík} and Viktor {Jurák} and Radek {Fujdiak} and Michal {Ptáček}",
  title="Smart Grids Transmission Network Testbed: Design, Deployment, and Beyond",
  journal="IEEE Open Journal of the Communications Society",
  year="2024",
  volume="2025",
  number="6",
  pages="51--76",
  doi="10.1109/OJCOMS.2024.3517340",
  issn="2644-125X",
  url="https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10798972"
}