Security Management for Smart Grid Systems

One of the most important responsibilities of the security management team is security planning. Management needs to establish an organizational security model. Strategic information security management addresses the role of information resources and information security infrastructure over the long term. A unified security management plan for smart grid systems and distributed energy resource systems should include specific policies and procedures for information technology and control systems. The primary focus of systemic security management approach is on prevention of potentially catastrophic security incidents through advanced technology, proactive planning, open communication, and workforce commitment. Effective security governance must address issues of safety and assurance. Information assurance includes measures that protect and defend information and information security by ensuring their availability integrity, authentication, confidentiality, and non‐repudiation. Certification is a technical evaluation of the security capabilities and their compliance for the purpose of the accreditation.