Cybersecurity Attacks on Critical Power Systems Infrastructure

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Cybersecurity attacks on critical infrastructure are increasing in frequency and sophistication, causing significant disruptions and highlighting vulnerabilities in essential systems. This paper focuses on the impact of such attacks on electrical power systems, particularly on three-phase induction motors. Analyzing historical cyberattacks, we identify potential vulnerabilities and simulate unbalanced voltage conditions to observe their effects on motor performance and lifespan. Our simulations reveal that these conditions lead to increased mechanical and thermal stresses, resulting in potential physical damage and reduced operational lifespan of the motors. Through this approach, we aim to enhance the resilience of cybersecurity measures and safeguard critical industrial assets from future cyber threats.


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  • Date: 14 Jan 2025
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Gaving McCormick of US Air Force

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Cybersecurity Attacks on Critical Power Systems Infrastructure

Cybersecurity attacks on critical infrastructure are increasing in frequency and sophistication, causing significant disruptions and highlighting vulnerabilities in essential systems.  This paper focuses on the impact of such attacks on electrical power systems, particularly on three-phase induction motors.  Analyzing historical cyberattacks, we identify potential vulnerabilities and simulate unbalanced voltage conditions to observe their effects on motor performance and lifespan.  Our simulations reveal that these conditions lead to increased mechanical and thermal stresses, resulting in potential physical damage and reduced operation lifespan of the motors.  Through this approach, we ail to enhance the resilience of cybersecurity measures and safeguard critical industrial assets from future cyber threats.

Biography:

Gavin McCormick graduated from Auburn University in 2022 with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering.  Upon graduation, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force.  As a Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) at Auburn, Gavin began exploring cybersecurity, later transitioning to a research focus on power systems, particularly the intersection of cybersecurity and power grid resilience.  Currently stationed at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, he serves as the Nation Air and Space Itelligence Center (NASIC).  In May 2024, he completed a Master's in Electrical Engineering, and he is now pursuing a PhD with a focus on cybersecurity for power systems.

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