trilevel optimization

A covering decomposition algorithm for power grid cyber-network segmentation

  • Emma S. Johnson
  • Santanu S. Dey
  • Jonathan Eckstein
  • Cynthia A. Phillips
  • John D. Siirola
    • Categories Applications - OR and Management Sciences Tags , , , , ,

    We present a trilevel interdiction model for optimally segmenting the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) network controlling an electric power grid. In this formulation, we decide how to partition nodes of the SCADA network in order to minimize the shedding of load from a worst-case cyberattack, assuming that the grid operator has the opportunity … Read more

    A Trilevel Model for Segmentation of the Power Transmission Grid Cyber Network

  • Bryan Arguello
  • Jared Gearhart
  • Emma S. Johnson
    • Categories Network Optimization, Nonlinear Optimization, Other Topics Tags , , ,

    Network segmentation of a power grid’s communication system is one way to make the grid more resilient to cyber attacks. We develop a novel trilevel programming model to optimally segment a grid communication system, taking into account the actions of an information technolology (IT) administrator, attacker, and grid operator. The IT administrator is given an … Read more