One hot topic might be related to supply chain:

The global nature of supply chains for IoT devices introduces security risks. Verifying the authenticity and integrity of devices throughout the supply chain is crucial to prevent the inclusion of malicious components or compromised devices in the smart grid ecosystem.

See our paper on using 5G for IoT integration in smart grid: Article Improving smart grid security through 5G enabled IoT and edg...

A mechanism to defend attacks based on the Training Data might be of interest. You might find the article below relevant, and it has some interesting references you might want to contact.

https://www.wired.com/story/chatgpt-prompt-injection-attack-security/

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In the realm of IoT and smart grid systems, security is a paramount concern that demands careful attention. The fusion of these technologies introduces a plethora of security hot topics that warrant diligent consideration. One vital area of focus revolves around ensuring robust authentication and authorization mechanisms to safeguard the interconnected devices, enabling only authorized entities to access and control the grid infrastructure. Additionally, the establishment of resilient encryption protocols is pivotal in protecting sensitive data transmitted between devices, preventing unauthorized interception or tampering. Another critical concern lies in fortifying the network infrastructure itself, implementing robust firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and anomaly detection algorithms to swiftly identify and mitigate potential threats or cyber-attacks. Furthermore, proactive vulnerability management and regular security audits are essential in maintaining a vigilant stance against emerging threats. Overall, the intersection of IoT and smart grid systems necessitates an integrated approach to security, encompassing device-level, network-level, and system-level measures to ensure the reliability and integrity of the grid while safeguarding against malicious activities in our increasingly interconnected world.

Hello everyone,

I have used NetSim for modeling & simulating various attacks in IoT network systems. These references could be useful You could look at cyber attacks on power grid systems - https://www.tetcos.com/cyber-attack-electric-power-grid.html Various research projects with code for attacks and countermeasures in IoT are available at https://www.tetcos.com/file-exchange.html

I hope you find this helpful to you.

Regards,

Anthony

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