HydroLab: A Versatile Hydroelectric Power Lab for Security Research and Education

Sebastian Obermeier, Giorgio Tresoldi, Bernhard Tellenbach, Vincent Lenders

2024

Abstract

We present our experiences with designing, building and operating a lab for critical infrastructure consisting of a hydroelectric power plant for power generation and a substation automation system for the transfer of energy. The lab is unique in that it serves a double purpose, providing opportunities for both education and research. The paper outlines the architecture, hardware and software components of the lab and validates its effectiveness through classroom teaching and participation in two hackathons. The lab’s ability to combine real-world applications with hands-on learning makes it an essential resource for students and researchers interested in critical infrastructure systems. The presented lab can aid in advancing the understanding and development of these systems for cyber security purposes.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Obermeier S., Tresoldi G., Tellenbach B. and Lenders V. (2024). HydroLab: A Versatile Hydroelectric Power Lab for Security Research and Education. In Proceedings of the 21st International Conference on Security and Cryptography - Volume 1: SECRYPT; ISBN 978-989-758-709-2, SciTePress, pages 622-627. DOI: 10.5220/0012713800003767

in Bibtex Style

@conference{secrypt24,
author={Sebastian Obermeier and Giorgio Tresoldi and Bernhard Tellenbach and Vincent Lenders},
title={HydroLab: A Versatile Hydroelectric Power Lab for Security Research and Education},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 21st International Conference on Security and Cryptography - Volume 1: SECRYPT},
year={2024},
pages={622-627},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0012713800003767},
isbn={978-989-758-709-2},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 21st International Conference on Security and Cryptography - Volume 1: SECRYPT
TI - HydroLab: A Versatile Hydroelectric Power Lab for Security Research and Education
SN - 978-989-758-709-2
AU - Obermeier S.
AU - Tresoldi G.
AU - Tellenbach B.
AU - Lenders V.
PY - 2024
SP - 622
EP - 627
DO - 10.5220/0012713800003767
PB - SciTePress