Frankfurt (Germany), 6-9 June 2011 IT COMPLIANCE IN SMART GRIDS Martin Schaefer – Sweden – Session 6 – 0210
Frankfurt (Germany), 6-9 June Smart Grid Architecture 2. Risk Scenarios 3. Comparison with other markets 4. Methods 5. Certification IT COMPLIANCE IN SMART GRIDS Martin Schaefer – Sweden – Session 6 – 0210
Frankfurt (Germany), 6-9 June 2011 Martin Schaefer – Sweden – Session 6 – 0210 IT COMPLIANCE IN SMART GRIDS Smart Grid Architecture Based on: NIST SP 1108 NIST Framework and Roadmap for Smart Grid Interoperability Standards, Release 1.0
Frankfurt (Germany), 6-9 June 2011 Martin Schaefer – Sweden – Session 6 – 0210 IT COMPLIANCE IN SMART GRIDS Smart Grid Architecture Challenges: Introduction and expansion of a communication network for the current and future electricity grid Introduction of new technology Introduction of intelligent control and connectivity between different domains Constraints: Long-term use of legacy assets in the domains of operation, bulk generation, transmission and distribution In some parts, use of a large-scale homogeneous technical environment, e.g. Smart Meters There are currently no common or aligned standards designed to achieve an architecturally compatible technology.
Frankfurt (Germany), 6-9 June 2011 Customer Data – Confidentiality Aggregating and sharing of customer data throughout different grid actors Different legal environments Fraud – Integrity Tampering with customer data Energy theft and fraud IT COMPLIANCE IN SMART GRIDS Risk Scenarios Martin Schaefer – Sweden – Session 6 – 0210
Frankfurt (Germany), 6-9 June 2011 Technical threats IT COMPLIANCE IN SMART GRIDS Risk Scenarios Martin Schaefer – Sweden – Session 6 – 0210 IntentionalUnintentional Malicious E.g. a dedicated attack by criminal individuals, groups, terrorists or nations E.g. an undirected attack by a ‘common’ Botnet virus Non-malicious E.g. a disgruntled employee/ outsourcing vendor intentionally manipulates sensor data E.g. malfunction of software or procedures
Frankfurt (Germany), 6-9 June 2011 Financial Market Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) adapted to EuroSOX, JSOX - global rule set for activities such as governance, reporting and enterprise risk management. COSO guidance on organizational governance, business ethics, internal control, enterprise risk management, fraud and financial reporting COBIT control framework for technical compliance IT COMPLIANCE IN SMART GRIDS Comparison with other markets Martin Schaefer – Sweden – Session 6 – 0210
Frankfurt (Germany), 6-9 June 2011 Compliance for Telecommunications Signaling System 7 (SS7) enabling interconnectivity between large networks basis for telecommunication services that are compliant with different legal requirements EU formed Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) Ensure compliance with EU regulatory framework IT COMPLIANCE IN SMART GRIDS Comparison with other markets Martin Schaefer – Sweden – Session 6 – 0210
Frankfurt (Germany), 6-9 June 2011 Existing frameworks/standards (ISA 99 series, NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) series, NIST ) Maps or models to apply such standards (e.g. Zone Model / Zoning Principles) Avoid compliance with standard A implies non-compliance with standard B Currently heavy technical focus Currently no common / complete standards that steer and enable Smart Grid development considering all aspects (customer privacy, technical issues, fraud) Target: framework of mutually compliant standards to enable compliant development of Smart Grids and build trust / acceptance IT COMPLIANCE IN SMART GRIDS Methods Martin Schaefer – Sweden – Session 6 – 0210
Frankfurt (Germany), 6-9 June 2011 From competitive advantage to operational requirement Quality Management ISO 9000 series IT Service Management ISO series Information Security Management ISO series Certifications for certain areas are available, giving currently competitive advantage Focus area for certification could be Smart Meter (huge amount of homogeneous devices) IT COMPLIANCE IN SMART GRIDS Certification Martin Schaefer – Sweden – Session 6 – 0210
Frankfurt (Germany), 6-9 June 2011 Increasing interconnectivity in Smart Grid architecture New risk scenarios e.g. increasing amount of customer data throughout different grid actors IT Compliance with a framework of mutually compliant standards could help to build secure systems and trust Certification - from competitive advantage to operational requirement IT COMPLIANCE IN SMART GRIDS Summary Martin Schaefer – Sweden – Session 6 – 0210
Frankfurt (Germany), 6-9 June 2011 IT COMPLIANCE IN SMART GRIDS Thank you for your attention! Martin Schaefer – Sweden – Session 6 – 0210