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(More customer reviews)I've read plenty of infosec related books in the past, but none that do exactly what this one sets out to do - to take information security and apply it solely to a specific industry. The book starts by introducing the two fields - electric grids and information security. It then slowly brings the two disciplines together as it discusses the threats, vulnerabilities, and risks associated with smart grid technologies and devices. It is a very current book, discussing technologies that are currently available and in use and systems and largely ignoring the theoretical technologies which may or may not eventually exist. For example when discussing smart grid devices and social networking, something which I initially dismissed with a "pffft - who would ever do that?", they give actual live examples of locations and technologies (like the tweet-a-watt) that are distributing electricity usage information via social networking sites.
One of the things that surprised me the most about this book is that it's aimed simultaneously at the enterprise and the consumer. There are sections which talk about consumer electronics, and provide consumers safety tips, and there are sections which talk about enterprise web applications and other enterprise related systems.
The seasoned security professional will not learn a lot of new information about security here, but they will see it applied to a specific domain they may not have thought of before. The consumer interested in the security and privacy implications of smart grid technologies will get a great introduction to security. The employee of an electric company will also see an introduction to security that is highly relevant and meaningful to their industry. Overall while the focus is narrow, if it is appropriate to you, this is certainly a good book.
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"The first step in securing the Smart Grid is to fully understand the threat landscape. This book provides both a timely and relevant overview of the subject - a must-read for anyone responsible for securing the grid as well as consumers looking to implement the technology!."-- Dr. Patrick Engebretson, Assistant Professor of Computer Security, Dakota State University.
"Easy to read and full of valuable information, this book provides a wide-eyed view of our future and the security challenges we will be facing in our day-to-day lives. Exploring everything from home systems to large-scale power plants, this is a must-read for everyone in our technological society."-- Thomas Wilhelm, ISSMP, CISSP, SCSECA, SCNA, SCSA, IEM, IAM
Smart Grids are the future of energy. By creating networks from power plant to home, utility companies will be able to regulate power consumption making sure that consumers are receiving the amount that is needed, no more or less. While this new use of networking technology and unique applications such as smart meters will help to conserve energy it also opens up a pipeline, that was regulated manually, into the computer world of interconnected networks. The infrastructure that is being built will need to have robust security as an attack on this network could create chaos to tens of thousands of power consumers, stop a utility company in its tracks, or be used in a cyberwar.
Securing the Smart Grid takes a look at grid security today, how it is developing and being deployed into now over 10 million households in the US alone. Direct attacks to smart meters as well as attacks via the networks will be detailed along with suggestions for defense against them. A framework for how security should be implemented throughout this growing system will be included directing security consultants, and system and network architects on how to keep the grid strong against attackers big and small.
Details how old and new hacking techniques can be used against the grid and how to defend against them
Discusses current security initiatives and how they fall short of what is needed
Find out how hackers can use the new infrastructure against itself
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