About the Book
In the digital age, smart grids stand as the backbone of modern energy systems, facilitating efficient energy distribution and management. However, this sophistication comes at the cost of heightened vulnerability to cyber threats. Standing on the precipice of a hyper-connected future, the inadequacies of current cybersecurity measures loom large, demanding urgent attention from academic scholars and industry experts. 5G and Fiber Optics Security Technologies for Smart Grid Cyber Defense addresses the challenges of securing smart grid systems through communication technologies. The book navigates through 5G wireless and fiber optics, offering a nuanced understanding of their application in the context of grid security. The book begins by exploring the inherent vulnerabilities in smart grid architecture and the imperative role of cybersecurity in modern energy systems. Subsequently, it delves into the specifics of 5G network architectures, dissecting the technologies and standards underpinning the new radio (NR) while emphasizing the significance of network slicing and security isolation. Concurrently, the book unveils the intricacies of fiber optic communication in smart grids, elucidating network design, security measures, and integrating fiber optic sensors for grid monitoring and intrusion detection. As a contribution to the discourse on smart grid cyber defense, the book highlights the importance of encryption protocols and data privacy. It expounds on applying blockchain technology for secure and tamper-proof data storage in the context of energy systems. This work lies in its pragmatic approach, offering real-world strategies, case studies, and lessons learned. Catering to the academic community, it provides precise content suitable for courses and is a reliable reference for advanced electrical engineering, telecommunications, and cybersecurity research. Industry professionals in utility companies and technology solution providers will find practical insights, ensuring the effective and secure deployment of smart grid infrastructures. Moreover, government officials and regulators will discover invaluable content aiding in formulating robust policies and standards to safeguard national energy infrastructures against cyber threats.
About the Author :
Prabhakar Gunasekaran is currently working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai – 15 (A Govt. Aided Autonomous Institution Affiliated to Anna University) Tamilnadu, India. He obtained his B.E degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering from Arulmigu Kalasalingam College of Engineering, Krishnankoil, under Anna University, Chennai in the year of2009, and his M.Tech. Degree in the specialization of Embedded Systems from Hindustan University, Chennai in the year 2011. He obtained his Ph.D. degree in the year 2018 under the faculty of Electrical Engineering, at Anna University, Chennai. He is a recognized Ph. D Supervisor of Anna University, Chennai, under the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, and also guiding 5 Ph.D. scholars. He has published more than 47 research articles around the world including reputed journal transactions like IET, Springer, Taylor & Francis, and Elsevier. N. Ayyanar received the B.E. degree in electronics and communication from the Narasu’s Sarathy Institute of Technology, Salem, India, in 2013, the M.E. degree in optical communication from the Alagappa Chettiar Government College of Engineering and Technology, Karaikudi, India, in 2015, and the Ph.D. degree in electronics and communication engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, India, in 2020. He is currently working as an Assistant Professor with the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. He has published 35 articles in refereed international journals and over 21 papers in conferences. His research interests include PCF-based optical fiber sensor, few mode fibers, fiber laser, plasmonics, and few mode amplifier system designs. Dr. S. Rajaram is currently working as a Professor and Head in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai – 15 (A Govt. Aided Autonomous Institution Affiliated to Anna University) Tamilnadu, India. He obtained his B.E degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering from Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai, in the year of 1994, and his M.E. degree in the specialization of Microwave and Optical Engineering from Alagappa Chettiar College of Engineering and Technology in the year of 1996. He obtained his Ph.D. degree in the year 2008 from Anna University, Chennai. He did his Post-Doctoral Research at the Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, USA. He is a recognized Ph. D Supervisor at Anna University, Chennai, and guided more than 15 Ph.D. scholars. He has published more than 250 research articles around the world including reputed journal transactions like IEEE, IET, Springer, Taylor & Francis, and Elsevier.
