Energy-Grid Threat Analysis Using Honeypots

Abstract

This research addresses cyber threats to smart energy grids. This research identified and characterized threats to electric-power grids by analysis of traffic in a simulated grid. We deployed a high-interaction honeypot that simulates a grid named GridPot. Network-traffic captures and honeypot-activity logs were analyzed to demonstrate the effectiveness of our honeypot at collecting intelligence for threat analysis. This study will contribute to the efforts of the Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security to protect U.S. critical infrastructure from cyber threats.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2019
Accession Number
AD1080306

Entities

People

  • Marian M. Kendrick
  • Zaki A. Rucker

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Cyber
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Application Protocols
  • Computer Network Security
  • Computer Networks
  • Computer Programs
  • Computer Science
  • Computers
  • Control Systems
  • Cyber Threats
  • Cyberattacks
  • Cybersecurity
  • Cyberspace Operations
  • Intrusion Detection
  • Intrusion Detectors
  • Network Protocols
  • Operating Systems
  • Transport Protocols
  • United States

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.
  • Psychological Intervention/Treatment for Stress, Anxiety, PTSD, and Related Emotional and Cognitive Health Symptoms.

Technology Areas

  • Cyber