Smart Metering Cybersecurity-Requirements, Methodology, and Testing

This paper addresses the current challenges in cybersecurity of smart metering infrastructure, specifically in relation to the Czech Decree 359/2020 and the DLMS security suite (device language message specification). The authors present a novel testing methodology for verifying cybersecurity requirements, motivated by the need to comply with European directives and legal requirements of the Czech authority. The methodology encompasses testing cybersecurity parameters of smart meters and related infrastructure, as well as evaluating wireless communication technologies in the context of cybersecurity requirements. The article contributes by summarizing the cybersecurity requirements, creating a testing methodology, and evaluating a real smart meter, using the proposed approach. The authors conclude by presenting a methodology that can be replicated and tools that can be used to test smart meters and the related infrastructure. This paper aims to propose a more effective solution and takes a significant step towards improving the cybersecurity of smart metering technologies.

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This paper addresses the challenges in cybersecurity of smart metering infrastructure, focusing on the Czech Decree 359/2020 and the DLMS security suite. The authors propose a novel testing methodology to verify cybersecurity requirements and comply with European directives and legal requirements. The methodology includes testing cybersecurity parameters of smart meters and evaluating wireless communication technologies. The paper contributes by summarizing requirements, creating a testing methodology, and evaluating a real smart meter, providing a replicable approach and tools for testing.