Building Cyber-Resilient Smart Grids with Digital Twins and Data Spaces
The rapid expansion of digital twin technology has revolutionized management and testing across various sectors, particularly in safeguarding critical infrastructure like smart grids. Aligned with the NIS2 Directive, Directive (EU) 2022/2555 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 Decemb...
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| author | Luigi Coppolino Roberto Nardone Alfredo Petruolo Luigi Romano |
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| description | The rapid expansion of digital twin technology has revolutionized management and testing across various sectors, particularly in safeguarding critical infrastructure like smart grids. Aligned with the NIS2 Directive, Directive (EU) 2022/2555 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 December 2022, digital twins play a critical role in bolstering cybersecurity measures by enabling advanced simulation and real-time monitoring, key aspects emphasized in the directive for enhancing the security of networks and information systems. Concurrently, Europe’s shift towards communal data spaces amplifies the need for robust cyber defences. This paper aims to bolster cybersecurity defences in critical infrastructure, with a particular focus on the energy sector and smart grids. It proposes an innovative architecture for cybersecurity monitoring, converting a Common Information Model-compliant system into a digital twin via the FIWARE platform and incorporating an open-source Security Information and Event Management solution. Validated by a real-world case study, our approach demonstrates significant advancements in protecting smart grids against cyber threats. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-4161709a526044aaa3d73289ab8396d82023-12-22T13:50:51ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172023-12-0113241306010.3390/app132413060Building Cyber-Resilient Smart Grids with Digital Twins and Data SpacesLuigi Coppolino0Roberto Nardone1Alfredo Petruolo2Luigi Romano3Department of Engineering, University of Naples “Parthenope”, 80143 Naples, ItalyDepartment of Engineering, University of Naples “Parthenope”, 80143 Naples, ItalyDepartment of Engineering, University of Naples “Parthenope”, 80143 Naples, ItalyDepartment of Economic, Legal, IT and Motor Sciences, University of Naples “Parthenope”, 80143 Naples, ItalyThe rapid expansion of digital twin technology has revolutionized management and testing across various sectors, particularly in safeguarding critical infrastructure like smart grids. Aligned with the NIS2 Directive, Directive (EU) 2022/2555 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 December 2022, digital twins play a critical role in bolstering cybersecurity measures by enabling advanced simulation and real-time monitoring, key aspects emphasized in the directive for enhancing the security of networks and information systems. Concurrently, Europe’s shift towards communal data spaces amplifies the need for robust cyber defences. This paper aims to bolster cybersecurity defences in critical infrastructure, with a particular focus on the energy sector and smart grids. It proposes an innovative architecture for cybersecurity monitoring, converting a Common Information Model-compliant system into a digital twin via the FIWARE platform and incorporating an open-source Security Information and Event Management solution. Validated by a real-world case study, our approach demonstrates significant advancements in protecting smart grids against cyber threats.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/24/13060EPESFIWARESIEMcybersecuritymonitoring systems |
| spellingShingle | Luigi Coppolino Roberto Nardone Alfredo Petruolo Luigi Romano Building Cyber-Resilient Smart Grids with Digital Twins and Data Spaces Applied Sciences EPES FIWARE SIEM cybersecurity monitoring systems |
| title | Building Cyber-Resilient Smart Grids with Digital Twins and Data Spaces |
| title_full | Building Cyber-Resilient Smart Grids with Digital Twins and Data Spaces |
| title_fullStr | Building Cyber-Resilient Smart Grids with Digital Twins and Data Spaces |
| title_full_unstemmed | Building Cyber-Resilient Smart Grids with Digital Twins and Data Spaces |
| title_short | Building Cyber-Resilient Smart Grids with Digital Twins and Data Spaces |
| title_sort | building cyber resilient smart grids with digital twins and data spaces |
| topic | EPES FIWARE SIEM cybersecurity monitoring systems |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/24/13060 |
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