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🌐 Deep Dive into DLMS Protocol in Smart Metering 🌐 In the rapidly evolving landscape of smart metering, the DLMS (Device Language Message Specification) protocol is pivotal for ensuring seamless communication and robust data exchange. 📊 DLMS is tailored to enable efficient interoperability between diverse smart meters and utility management systems. Here’s a closer look at its key features and benefits: #Interoperability: Facilitates communication across various devices from different vendors, adhering to the international standards set by the IEC 62056 series, ensuring a harmonized and competitive market. #Scalability: Supports extensive device compatibility and is scalable for a wide range of applications, utilizing standards such as COSEM (Companion Specification for Energy Metering), enabling flexible deployment in smart grid infrastructures. #Security: Implements advanced encryption standards (AES-128, DES) and robust authentication protocols (HDLC, HMAC) to ensure secure data transmission and protect against cyber threats. #Efficiency: Enhances data transmission efficiency with optimized messaging formats and supports various data exchange protocols such as DLMS/COSEM over TCP/IP, HTTP, and WebSockets, facilitating real-time data acquisition and processing. #Flexibility: Compatible with multiple communication media including Power Line Communication (PLC), RF Mesh, GPRS/3G/4G/5G, and Wi-Fi, ensuring reliable and consistent data flow across different network environments. #Standards Compliance: Aligns with global standards like IEC 62056, ensuring compliance and interoperability across international markets, facilitating seamless integration and operation within global smart grid ecosystems. #DLMS Protocol Layers #Application Layer: Utilizes COSEM objects for structured and efficient data modeling. #Presentation Layer: Manages data encoding, compression, and encryption for secure communication. #Session Layer: Controls dialogues between smart meters and management systems, managing session establishment, maintenance, and termination. #Transport Layer: Ensures end-to-end communication reliability, typically using TCP/IP for internet-based communication. #Network Layer: Handles data routing across networks, supporting protocols like IPv4, IPv6, and HDLC. #Data Link Layer: Manages data frames between nodes, employing HDLC for error detection and correction. #Physical Layer: Interfaces with the physical transmission media, including PLC, RF Mesh, and cellular networks. Manufacturers Supporting DLMS #Landis+Gyr #Siemens #Itron #Schneider Electric #Kamstrup #Honeywell DLMS is indispensable in streamlining energy management, reducing operational costs, and enhancing customer experience through reliable and secure data solutions. Let’s champion DLMS and pioneer innovation in the energy sector! 💡🔋 #SmartMetering #DLMS #EnergyManagement #IoT #SmartGrid #CyberSecurity #Innovation #SmartEnergy #Sustainability #DEWA #SEWA #FEWA #ADDC

Article Alert!   Title: Actively Secure Authenticated Data Acquisition Protocols: Advancing Substation Automation Security Authors: Shabnam Saderi Oskouei, Oyonika Samazder, Gaurav Vinay Uttarkar and Kalikinkar Mandal Repository Name: EasyChair Preprint Link: https://lnkd.in/gXYee2PT   Abstract: The deployment of sensors and electronic devices has become instrumental in realizing the functionality of a smart grid. Secure operational data collection via communication protocols from field devices by the supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) at the utility control center is fundamental for the secure and reliable operation of smart grids. In this work, we propose two efficient transport-layer protocols for authenticated acquisition of data from smart grid devices. Our first protocol is based on a pre-shared key, and the second protocol is certificatebased. The constructions of our protocols are based on computationally efficient cryptographic primitives such as lightweight authenticated encryption, digital signatures, and elliptic curve Diffie-Hellman (ECDH) computations. We formally prove the security of our protocols against both active and passive adversaries. Finally, to demonstrate their practicality, we implement our protocols and perform comparative analysis with other contemporary protocols.   #SecureTransportProtocol #AuthenticatedDataCollection #SCADA #SmartGridSecurity

#callforpapers frontiers in energy research (if: 3.4) #deadline 23 Nov 2024 #website https://lnkd.in/d9m25_TN #title Enhancing Resilience in Smart Grids: Cyber-Physical Systems Security, Simulations, and Adaptive Defense Strategies #background The integration of advanced technologies into the energy sector has led to the emergence of smart grids, which promise enhanced efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in electricity distribution. However, this evolution also introduces increased vulnerability to cyber-physical attacks, threatening the stability and security of energy systems worldwide. As these grids become more interconnected and dependent on digital technologies, the potential impact of cyber-physical threats escalates, necessitating robust defense strategies. Enhancing resilience in smart grids involves not only fortifying them against attacks but also ensuring they can recover swiftly and continue operations under adverse conditions. #topics 1. Integration of cybersecurity and physical security measures for comprehensive protection. 2. Advanced simulation techniques for identifying vulnerabilities and predicting attack scenarios. 3. Adaptive defense strategies that evolve with emerging threats to smart grids. 4. Application of machine learning and AI in the detection, analysis, and neutralization of threats. 5. Case studies on successful defense implementations and recovery strategies in smart grids. 6. Policy and regulatory frameworks that support the development and adoption of resilient smart grid technologies. #smartgrid #powersystem #energy #frontiersinenergyresearch #sci #callforpapers

I’m about to shed light on a future challenge most of us will face—ensuring safety and reliability when merging digital tech with electrical grids. Smart grids are revolutionizing how we distribute electricity, but this transition isn't without its complexities. Here’s how you can maximize safety and reliability in this new digital age: - Adhere to critical safety standards like IEC 62368-1 for smart equipment. - Embrace real-time monitoring to swiftly detect overloads or short circuits. - Strengthen your cybersecurity infrastructure with encryption, network segmentation, and up-to-date patch management. - Harness predictive analytics to preemptively address electrical issues. - Focus on maintaining stable voltage and enhancing power quality with STATCOMs. The digital shift in power management involves calculated risks. But with these insights, utilities can safeguard against potential threats and ensure a smooth transition. Are you ready to future-proof your energy approach? Reply with "INTERESTED" and I’ll share more actionable strategies to secure your smart grid implementation.#ElectricalSafety #OccupationalHealth #WorkplaceSafety.

How named data networks can help Smartgrid Electrical Networks improve the security of their data and operations? SCADA Electrical Networks are often essential for the Operation of Electrical Power Systems. This technological activity improves the recovery and uptime of these smart grids, whether wind energy systems or even legacy energy systems. After digitalization and automation, the electrical system becomes more agile and robust, contributing to the physical security and stability of the system. This solution is composed by computers, routers, internet links, switches, etc. Devices that make up the general internet or computer networks in general, which forces us to think about cybersecurity. How to secure environmental data and operate securely, mitigating hacker actions? There are many approaches to maintaining SCADA network security in IP technologies, even V4 or V6 versions. However, these solutions are not native to the stacking protocol. Named Data Networks or NDN are an ICN (Information Centric Networks) approach to the Internet of the future that promises to replace IP Architecture and its weaknesses, mainly correcting problems such as security issues. Each package in the NDN architecture is signed. A robust security framework is native to this approach. Each package in this approach is designed to be self-protected, self-encrypted, and self-authenticated. Thus ensuring data security and network operation and maintenance. Learn more about data networks and how we can use them in smart electrical grids.  

🚀🚀C-RAN Product Overview and Features🚀🚀 🚀Product overview ： C-RAN is the evolution architecture of distributed base station, that is, the traditional Building baseband unit ( BBU ) and radio remote unit ( RRU ) are separated.   The C-RAN cabinet can serve multiple base stations, micro stations and connect to the next C-RAN cabinet to form a ring optical transmission network, providing flexible and distributed network connections for various wireless outlets. It is mainly used in the construction and maintenance of 5G backbone network nodes and transmission network integrated service areas. 🚀Product Features ： 🎉Centralization : it can greatly reduce the number of computer rooms, thereby reducing the cost of construction and operation and maintenance, and achieving effective sharing of supporting resources ;    🎉Safety : reliable power supply and distribution system and backup battery, power loop control and monitoring system to ensure the safe operation of the equipment ;    🎉Energy saving : Save a lot of base station air conditioning and supporting facilities, reduce energy consumption and emissions, reduce a large number of base stations lead to high energy consumption, save CAPEX and OPEX ;    🎉Collaboration : reducing interference between base stations, improving cell edge coverage, providing higher spectral efficiency and better user experience ;    🎉Virtualization : based on the general platform of wireless, access network architecture centralized resources, multi-mode operation, provide support for SDN and NFV technology application ;    🎉It can fully integrate the advantages of optical fiber resources in transmission network and access network, and build a fixed-mobile fusion network.    🎉It is suitable for 5G distributed grid network architecture ;    🎉Easy site selection, rapid station construction. #telecomsitesolution #5Gsolution #energysolutionsupplier #telecomenergyvendor #renewableenergy #solarenergysystem #integrationsolution

Increased demand for electricity puts a huge stress on power grid infrastructure, with the electrification of transportation, power storage, and requirements to maximize the utilization of renewables at the edge of the grid among the critical functions that the grid will be called upon to support. Adaptive “smart” grid control is crucial to enable operators to manage demand for power and reliability across the board. To deliver electricity reliably, we need to build the next-generation smart grid. Barbara enables Power Grid Operators to virtualize all elements of the grid to gain control of their assets by adding new functionalities and running upgrades when they need to (deploying and maintaining distributed applications at scale).

#TechNews The challenges & innovative solutions in fusion plicing in 2024 Fiber optic cable networks have evolved beyond mere upgrades from other connectivity forms; they are now integral components of global communication infrastructure. No alternative technology currently matches their capacity to handle the immense data volumes required over vast distances, all while maintaining a sustainable power consumption. Constructing these networks involves the intricate process of joining individual optical fibers into cables. Within the transport network, these connections are permanent. Fusion splicing, employing specialized tools known as Fusion splicers, is the predominant connection method, with skilled operators, called Splicers, playing a pivotal role in network infrastructure expansion and quality assurance. #informationtechnology #voip #encryption #telecoms #virtualization #tech #databreach #broadband #semiconductor #internetofthings #telecommunication #wireless #mobile #telecom #technology #telecommunications #business #internet #network #telecoms #networking #cabling #AI #data #wireless #telecomunicaciones #voip #structuredcabling #yidawards #communication #tech #wifi #fiberoptic #telecomunica #it #lowlatency #telco #cable #ethernet #Verveba #5G #Google #Cloud #cybersecurity #att

⚡ NEWS! Revolutionizing High Voltage Power Transmission with Barbara’s EdgePlatform. Barbara is proud to be a key player in the EasyDC-FOS project, a European-funded initiative, coordinated by LUMIKER APLICACIONES TECNOLÓGICAS that is set to transform the future of High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) power transmission. The project aims to develop next-generation HVDC cables with #intelligent #monitoring tools hosted in a digital environment to manage emerging threats such as cyberattacks 🔐. 🔧 The power of Barbara’s technology lies in its ability to process #realtime data locally and securely, allowing #AI models to be continuously fed, deployed, and retrained at the edge💡. 👉 Know more here: https://hubs.la/Q02RsXTG0 #EdgeAI #AI #Cybersecurity #EnergyTech #HighVoltage #SmartGrids #Innovation #TechNews #BarbaraEdgePlatform #PredictiveMaintenance #Industry40 #DigitalTransformation Peter Rawlins Cluster de Energía | Basque Energy Cluster Ainara García Barinaga

📥 Download our latest #SuccessStory to see how the Barbara Industrial Edge Platform is transforming #DSOs by enabling efficient #virtualization of #substations. THE STORY: 💡 ADURIZ ENERGIA a Spanish electric power distribution company, needed to modernize its operations and enhance system performance. By partnering with Barbara, #Aduriz successfully deployed #Edgeinfrastructure in two low-voltage substations. ⚡ This groundbreaking project tackled critical challenges, such as integrating advanced technologies with legacy systems, while enabling intelligent models to optimize operational efficiency and enhance real-time decision-making. Outcomes of the Project: 📊 Seamless Data Streaming: Integrated diverse legacy equipment and protocols. 🔐 Enhanced Cybersecurity: Delivered strong protection throughout the deployment process. ⏱️ Operational Continuity: Enabled real-time responses for uninterrupted operations. 💪 Robust Infrastructure: Provided full visibility into application performance. 🏢 #OnPremise Solutions: On-site infrastructure with seamless maintenance by Barbara. 📈 Scalability: Future-ready infrastructure supporting #AI models execution and evolution within the Substations. 👉 You can learn more about this transformative collaboration and its impact here: https://hubs.la/Q02_4b8B0 #Cybersecurity #BarbaraEdgen #smartgrid #digitalgrid #EdgeAI Peter Rawlins Pedro Antonio Garcia-Abadillo Navarro Ainara García Barinaga