2024/01/11 by Nima Abdi, Abdi, Nima, Abdullatif Albaseer +3 · 2 citations
Computer Science · Engineering · #Cryptography and Security (cs.CR) #FOS: Computer and information sciences #Internet Traffic Analysis and Secure E-voting #Machine Learning (cs.LG) #Network Security and Intrusion Detection #Networking and Internet Architecture (cs.NI) #Smart Grid Security and Resilience
paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.2401.05896
openalex publication_date 2024/01/11 · openalex created_date 2024/01/13 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/28
As smart grids (SG) increasingly rely on advanced technologies like sensors and communication systems for efficient energy generation, distribution, and consumption, they become enticing targets for sophisticated cyberattacks. These evolving threats demand robust security measures to maintain the stability and resilience of modern energy systems. While extensive research has been conducted, a comprehensive exploration of proactive cyber defense strategies utilizing Deep Learning (DL) in SG remains scarce in the literature. This survey bridges this gap, studying the latest DL techniques for proactive cyber defense. The survey begins with an overview of related works and our distinct contributions, followed by an examination of SG infrastructure. Next, we classify various cyber defense techniques into reactive and proactive categories. A significant focus is placed on DL-enabled proactive defenses, where we provide a comprehensive taxonomy of DL approaches, highlighting their roles and relevance in the proactive security of SG. Subsequently, we analyze the most significant DL-based methods currently in use. Further, we explore Moving Target Defense, a proactive defense strategy, and its interactions with DL methodologies. We then provide an overview of benchmark datasets used in this domain to substantiate the discourse. This is followed by a critical discussion on their practical implications and broader impact on cybersecurity in Smart Grids. The survey finally lists the challenges associated with deploying DL-based security systems within SG, followed by an outlook on future developments in this key field.