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Project description
Grid Digital Transformation data takes advantage of real-time capabilities to accommodate the more dynamic
pattern of consumption and generation at the Low Voltage (LV) levels, the intermittent nature of renewable
generation, and consumer engagement with the grid. These circumstances indicate the sector’s shift to a new
paradigm that requires adapting existing and emerging capabilities and business procedures to ensure that grid
security, dependability, resilience, and quality of service remain essential goals as we tackle the challenges
ahead.
The most promising energy and information transfer approach is the vehicle to grid (V2G). Electric vehicles
connect wirelessly to smart meters to form the V2G network. Even though V2G networks established various
security-preserving mechanisms, they were nevertheless vulnerable to many security breaches. Although
numerous efforts have been made, V2G network security methods are ineffective. In contrast to the long-term
viability of legacy and modern control system components, cyber threats arrive and vanish regularly. New sorts
of cyberattacks, originating from various threat actors, develop near-daily. Global threat actors, including
nation-state players with signicant resources, also enter the picture.
This work effort summarises the threat characteristics, risks on services, and security challenges of V2G
networks, emphasizing risk prioritisation. In addition, this work provides an overview of some of the most
common adversarial scenarios applicable and their assessment against various security services, such as
accessibility, condentiality, authentication, integrity, and non-repudiation, as well as the measuring the
efcacy of existing controls deployed in these environments. Working on this programme requires analysing
risks in terms of impact, probability, dependencies, and timeframes and prioritising risks to help the UK
National Grid make decisions.
We anticipate outcomes from this work to feed directly into the research informed-teaching activities in the
MSc Cyber security management as follows:
1. Provide updates with particular case studies in the Proactive Cyber Defence module in our L7 course
2. Identify threat modelling tools and cyber risks that can update the teaching curriculum at the DST module
managing Cyber Risks
3. Provide real-life examples as part of the teaching in our cybersecurity courses, particularly in Cyber risk
management
4. Introduce the material for new/updated coursework across at least 3 modules in the MSc portfolio of
courses
Duties and responsibilities
Conduct a literature survey on cyber threats and risks associated with V2G
Identify risk-related events and cyber observables contributing to risk events in V2G
Conduct interviews and focus groups with industry stakeholders as part of the study
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Required skills
Good technical knowledge
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Acquired skills
Increase critical thinking and communication skills
Expand technical skills in the area of cyber risk assessment and threat exposure analysis
Being part of a diverse team of researchers and practitioners will learn how to better operate in a team
environment
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