TY - GEN
T1 - Using simulators to assess knowledge and behavior of "novice" operators of critical infrastructure under cyberattack events
AU - Rege, Aunshul
AU - Biswas, Saroj
AU - Bai, Li
AU - Parker, Edward
AU - McJunkin, Timothy R.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2017 IEEE.
PY - 2017/10/27
Y1 - 2017/10/27
N2 - The transition from the traditional power grid to the smart grid improves reliability, performance, and management, while simultaneously increasing its susceptibility to cyberattacks. One of the biggest weaknesses in grid security is the human agent responsible for its maintenance and operations. As such, it is crucial to embed hands-on understanding of grid operations and security, especially for students in the Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) fields. This paper presents a case study where ECE students from Temple University used an interactive microgrid simulator, "Grid Game", a program developed by Idaho National Laboratory. This case study offers insights into the ECE students' understanding of key engineering principles (microgrid stability, generation control system, generator inertia, energy storage, and grid security) gained by using the simulator program. Furthermore, the human behavior (strategies to prepare for and respond to cyberattacks, and cooperation and conflict in decision-making) of defenders/ECE students as they experience cyberattacks are also discussed. The paper then offers some limitations and possible suggestions for future research.
AB - The transition from the traditional power grid to the smart grid improves reliability, performance, and management, while simultaneously increasing its susceptibility to cyberattacks. One of the biggest weaknesses in grid security is the human agent responsible for its maintenance and operations. As such, it is crucial to embed hands-on understanding of grid operations and security, especially for students in the Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) fields. This paper presents a case study where ECE students from Temple University used an interactive microgrid simulator, "Grid Game", a program developed by Idaho National Laboratory. This case study offers insights into the ECE students' understanding of key engineering principles (microgrid stability, generation control system, generator inertia, energy storage, and grid security) gained by using the simulator program. Furthermore, the human behavior (strategies to prepare for and respond to cyberattacks, and cooperation and conflict in decision-making) of defenders/ECE students as they experience cyberattacks are also discussed. The paper then offers some limitations and possible suggestions for future research.
KW - control systems
KW - critical infrastructure
KW - cybersecurity
KW - gamification
KW - hands-on simulation training
KW - human-in-the-loop
KW - multidisciplinary operations
KW - power systems
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85040229949&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1109/RWEEK.2017.8088647
DO - 10.1109/RWEEK.2017.8088647
M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:85040229949
T3 - Proceedings - 2017 Resilience Week, RWS 2017
SP - 50
EP - 56
BT - Proceedings - 2017 Resilience Week, RWS 2017
PB - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
T2 - 2017 Resilience Week, RWS 2017
Y2 - 18 September 2017 through 22 September 2017
ER -