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IEC 61850: Communication Networks and Systems for Power Utility Automation - Security Requirements

IEC 61850, in conjunction with its security standard IEC 62351, mandates robust cybersecurity controls for power utility automation systems. It requires…

What IEC 61850: Communication Networks and Systems for Power Utility Automation - Security Requirements requires

IEC 61850, in conjunction with its security standard IEC 62351, mandates robust cybersecurity controls for power utility automation systems. It requires operators of Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs) and substation networks to implement strong authentication, role-based access control (RBAC), and encrypted communications to ensure the integrity and availability of critical grid control data, as specified in IEC 62351-6.

Pillar: Energy & Utilities · Authority: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) · Version: 1.0.0 · Last updated:

Primary source: https://webstore.iec.ch/publication/63232

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Primary Citations — 7 traced to source

  • IEC 61850-7-2:2010 - Basic communication structure - Abstract communication service interface (ACSI)
  • IEC 62351-3:2023 - Data and communications security - Communication network and system security - Profiles including TCP/IP

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