Volume : 10, Issue : 3, MAR 2024

SECURE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION IN SMART GRIDS: A REAL-TIME AES APPROACH

MS. SHIKHA KUCHHAL, PROF. IKBAL ALI, PROF. IBRAHEEM

Abstract

The introduction of smart grids marks a transformative shift in energy management, offering improvements in efficiency, reliability, and sustainability. However, the widespread deployment of wireless communication technologies in this essential infrastructure creates notable security risks. This paper presents a comprehensive security framework based on the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) to protect real-time data transmission within smart grid systems. The proposed framework addresses key security challenges, including ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity, while meeting the demanding real-time operational needs of the grid. By integrating both hardware and software optimizations, the solution reduces latency and energy usage, facilitating secure data exchange among grid components. Performance evaluations confirm that the AES-based framework significantly strengthens smart grid security without compromising operational performance.

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