Energy

Defending Smart Grid Infrastructure—A Scenario-Based Analysis of Cybersecurity and Privacy Rules in China, France, Russia, UK, and USA

Abstract:

The digitization of the electric energy grid enlarges its attack surface and makes the infrastructure increasingly vulnerable to digital warfare. Therefore, national legislation is central to defending critical energy infrastructure against terrorist and nation-state attacks in cyberspace. Still, previous studies have found shortcomings in cybersecurity legislation. To support smaller countries in their policymaking, this study describes a normative ideal in the form of a consolidated security policy framework. The framework consists of 25 policies that are based on cybersecurity and privacy rules of five countries with strong cyber defence capabilities; the framework addresses five cyberattack scenarios with a very high consequence potential. This study shows that the consolidated policies provide a holistic cyber defence framework, covering strategic, tactical, and operational levels, including obligations on both authority and industry levels.

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Volume 23, Issue 3

Journal of Information Warfare

The definitive publication for the best and latest research and analysis on information warfare, information operations, and cyber crime. Available in traditional hard copy or online.

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