Securing the Smart Grid takes a look at grid security today, how it is developing and being deployed into now over 10 million households in the US alone. Direct attacks to smart meters as well as attacks via the networks will be detailed along with suggestions for defense against them. A framework for how security should be implemented throughout this growing system will be included directing security consultants, and system and network architects on how to keep the grid strong against attackers big and small.
- Details how old and new hacking techniques can be used against the grid and how to defend against them
- Discusses current security initiatives and how they fall short of what is needed
- Find out how hackers can use the new infrastructure against itself
Review
"The first step in securing the Smart Grid is to fully understand the threat landscape. This book provides both a timely and relevant overview of the subject – a must-read for anyone responsible for securing the grid as well as consumers looking to implement the technology!."
– Dr. Patrick Engebretson, Assistant Professor of Computer Security, Dakota State University.
"Easy to read and full of valuable information, this book provides a wide-eyed view of our future and the security challenges we will be facing in our day-to-day lives. Exploring everything from home systems to large-scale power plants, this is a must-read for everyone in our technological society."
– Thomas Wilhelm, ISSMP, CISSP, SCSECA, SCNA, SCSA, IEM, IAM
Book Details
- Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: Syngress (October, 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1597495700
- ISBN-13: 978-1597495707
- File Size: 6.3 MiB
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