Imagine the power grid as a giant nervous system where electricity and digital data travel together. This project builds a high-tech security alarm and shield that can spot invisible digital attacks before they cause physical blackouts. It's like giving power plant operators a crystal ball to see threats and a set of tools to stop them instantly.
Modern power grids are merging digital IT and physical OT systems, which opens new doors for stealthy cyber-attacks. These attacks can cause physical instability and blackouts across interconnected national borders.
A cyber-physical protection system including an Early Warning System (EWS), secure communication protocols, and data-driven threat detection tools.
If you are a DSO dealing with unstable connections from local energy communities — this project developed a protection system that ensures trustworthy information exchange and detects anomalies in real-time.
If you are a DRES aggregator dealing with cyber-threats at the interface with the grid — this project developed a risk profiling tool that protects the stability of renewable energy injections.
If you are an RCC dealing with data updates across multiple country-level operators — this project developed a secure communication protocol that prevents stealthy attacks from disrupting grid stability.
Based on available project data, specific pricing or cost structures are not provided as this is an EU-funded research project.
Yes, the project targets TRL 7 and is being evaluated in real operational setups across Greece, Spain, and the Netherlands.
Based on available project data, specific licensing terms are not mentioned; however, it is a Horizon Europe Innovation Action involving 12 partners.
Yes, the solution is designed to address requirements of the ACER Network Code for Cyber Security (NCCS) and the Smart Grid Architecture Model (SGAM).
It integrates OT-specific control and monitoring features with IT vulnerability data to provide a unified operational view.
The consortium is highly balanced for commercialization, featuring a 50% industry ratio with 6 industrial partners, including 4 SMEs. This mix of 5 universities and 1 research center ensures that the high-level academic research is immediately translated into practical tools by the industrial half of the group.
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