Machine Learning based Cyber Threat Intelligence and Detection in the Smart Grid

信息和通信技术（ICT）与电网的融合已经发展成为智能电网。其目的是将互联网集成的传感器，执行器，控制器和嵌入式系统纳入电网，以便在管理客户需求和优化可用资源方面做出智能和更好的决策。然而，ICT与网格的结合为网络攻击开辟了新的途径。发展网络安全技术对保护智能电网至关重要。**咨询我们的支持机构N-Dimension Solutions Inc.加拿大领先的网络安全 ** 保护服务提供商，为关键基础设施提供服务。我们已同意开展机器学习研究 **，以改善他们为公用事业提供的托管安全服务，将入侵检测系统（IDS）** 与及时警报、深入的威胁分析以及有关威胁补救和风险缓解的可操作指导 ** 相结合，帮助公用事业保护其网络、数据和资产。目前，N维解决方案缺乏认知学习能力。该项目的目标是模拟智能电网系统的行为。这将使 **IDS能够利用 ** 本研究活动 ** 中开发的机器学习技术有效地检测网络攻击。基于机器学习的应用被认为是有前途的网络安全威胁检测和 ** 情报，但它的研究仍处于起步阶段。N-Dimension正在寻求将机器学习 ** 技术纳入其当前平台，以提高智能电网网络中的网络攻击检测。该项目可以帮助改善加拿大关键基础设施运营商的网络攻击检测。该项目还将为高素质人才提供必要的培训，以加入加拿大高科技行业。

Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) integration with the electric power grid has evolved**into the Smart Grid. The aim is to incorporate internet integrated sensors, actuators, controllers and embedded**systems into electricity grids to make intelligent and better decisions in managing the customer demand and**optimizing available resources. However, ICT amalgam with grid has opened new avenues for cyber attacks.**To develop cybersecurity techniques is essential for the protection of the smart grid.**In consultation with our supporting organization, N-Dimension Solutions Inc. a leading Canadian cybersecurity**protection service provider for critical infrastructures. We have agreed to undertake machine learning research**that can improve their managed security service for utilities that combines an Intrusion Detection System (IDS)**with timely alerts, in-depth threat analytics, and actionable guidance on threat remediation and risk mitigation,**to help utilities protect their network, data and assets. Currently, N-Dimension solution lacks cognitive learning**abilities. The objective of this project is to model the behaviour of the smart grid's system. That will enable the**IDS in efficiently detecting cyber attacks utilizing the machine learning techniques developed in the result of**this research activity.**Machine learning based application is thought to be promising for cybersecurity threat detection and**intelligence, but its research is still in infancy. N-Dimension is looking to incorporating machine learning**techniques within its current platforms, in order to improve cyber attacks detection in the smart grid networks.**This project can help in improving cyber attacks detection for Canadian critical infrastructure operators. The**project will also provide essential training for the highly qualified personnel to join the Canadian high-tech**industry.