Cybersecurity of Critical Control Networks
Abstract
We have funded several research projects that have yielded a large number of publications and conference presentations in the area of Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA). Details of each project are included below. The tasks include work in link encryption for existing legacy SCADA equipment, where we continue to develop lightweight encryption schemes applicable for low bandwidth low energy environments such as the smart grid. We have investigated the use of a domain specific language for authoring and monitoring compliance of SCADA systems, including technologies for a "policy monitor" which reports out on any observance issues. We worked with students in the Computer Engineering School at the University of Nebraska Lincoln to design and implement a low-cost hardware-in-the-loop device, which can be used to mimic the activities in an industrial control system. Specific to the transportation industry, we participated in an investigation of SCADA systems in airports, which we reported on at a conference and also a journal paper. We have conducted extensive investigations into the hardware purchased under this AFOSR award from Allen-Bradley and Rockwell Automation. These investigations have yielded several important technical publications.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 14, 2015
- Accession Number
- ADA623173
Entities
People
- William Mahoney
Organizations
- University of Nebraska Omaha