The Cyberphysical Model of the Modern Energy Sector and Current Problems in Information Security
https://doi.org/10.17803/1729-5920.2025.227.10.127-145
Abstract
In the context of industry 4.0, technological progress is the main vector of industrial development. The state’s energy industry is rapidly progressing, primarily due to the formation of new-generation intelligent power grids based on advanced two-way communications between elements of electric networks, electric power plants, storage sources and consumers (Smart Grid). However, the new energy concept of energy transmission and distribution is associated with certain risks. Cybersecurity threats occupy a special place among the latter due to the increasing level of computerization and intellectualization of energy. Russia’s energy systems are increasingly being subjected to cyber attacks in the context of armed conflict and sanctions policy. In relation to the functioning of energy sector enterprises, critical information infrastructures are one of the key targets of cyber attacks. Since its launch, these attacks have been carried out by cyber-mercenaries (and their groups), who are attracted by various unfriendly and banned structures in Russia in order to destabilize the energy system of our state. Since the national security of the country depends on the functioning of critical information infrastructure facilities, the issues of timely suppression of such attacks are becoming relevant.
About the Author
S. L. Kislenko
Kutafin Moscow State Law University (MSAL)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Sergey L. Kislenko - Cand. Sci. (Law), Associate Professor, Associate Professor, Department of Criminology, Kutafin Moscow State Law University (MSAL).
Moscow
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