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CyberGrid: an IEC61850 protocol-based substation automation virtual cyber range for cybersecurity research in the smart grid

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  • John E. Efiong
  • Abiodun Akinwale
  • B. O. Akinyemi
  • Emmanuel Olajubu
  • Sola Aderounmu

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A cyber range provides a controlled environment for simulating mission-critical systems for cybersecurity research following the high risks involved in conducting experiments in real-life systems. Existing cyber ranges do not provide close emulation of Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) in the Smart Grid Networks (SGNs), with emphasis on industry-based proprietary and IED protocols. This paper presents CyberGrid Testbed – a virtual Cyber-Range developed by the CyberSCADA Research Laboratory at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, which emulates Substation Automation processes with IEC61850 and Modbus/TCP protocols and support for MMS, and IED. This was built on OpenPLC6185, simulating Twelve attack patterns, and four attack types.

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  • John E. Efiong & Abiodun Akinwale & B. O. Akinyemi & Emmanuel Olajubu & Sola Aderounmu, 2025. "CyberGrid: an IEC61850 protocol-based substation automation virtual cyber range for cybersecurity research in the smart grid," Cyber-Physical Systems, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 11(1), pages 47-66, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:tcybxx:v:11:y:2025:i:1:p:47-66
    DOI: 10.1080/23335777.2024.2350004
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