On Security And Privacy In Smart Metering Systems

Abstract

Smart meters are modernizing the electrical energy systems, solving numerous problems of the classical systems, and introducing new functionalities to the grid. This paper aims to give an insight into these systems in terms of their security and privacy aspects. Special attention is paid to the energy theft problem (meter tampering, physical anti-tampering measures, and theft detection methods). We, next, address other security issues present in remote metering (attack types, risks, and threats to the system). Also, necessary security requirements and signature-based, anomaly-based, and specification-based Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) are defined. We conclude by listing privacy concerns arising due to the remote meters and advanced metering infrastructures (AMI) being installed more and more.