May 24, 2023
Conference Paper

Assessing Cybersecurity Resilience of Distributed Ledger Technology in Energy Sector Using the MITRE ATT&CK® ICS Framework

Abstract

Digitization in the power industry enables wide connectivity among multiple new entrants such as DERs, prosumers, and P2P counterparts within or outside the Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT). The use of DLT to improve resilience in the power grid has growing support, but new technology provides new opportunities for adversaries to cause harm. This work completed by the Cybersecurity- focused task force of IEEE SA P2418.5 evaluates the potential risks by applying the MITRE ATT&CK® ICS matrix to the DLT Engineering and Cybersecurity Stack designed for power systems applications

Published: May 24, 2023

Citation

Gourisetti S., A. Lee, R. Reddi, K. Isirova, M. Touhiduzzaman, D.J. Sebastian Cardenas, and K. Lambert, et al. 2022. Assessing Cybersecurity Resilience of Distributed Ledger Technology in Energy Sector Using the MITRE ATT&CK® ICS Framework. In IEEE 1st Global Emerging Technology Blockchain Forum: Blockchain &Beyond (iGETblockchain 2022), November 7-11, 2022, Irvine, CA, 1-5. Piscataway, New Jersey:IEEE. PNNL-SA-177239. doi:10.1109/iGETblockchain56591.2022.10087078

Research topics

Grid Integration, Controls, and Architecture
Grid Cybersecurity