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Network Attacks

Overview

In the realm of Cyber-Physical Power Systems (CPPS), network attacks pose significant threats that can disrupt operations, cause financial losses, and even endanger public safety. Understanding the various types of network attacks and their potential impact on CPPS is crucial for developing effective defense mechanisms. This section explores common network attacks, provides detailed descriptions, and explains how to simulate these attacks using NetSim.

NetSim supports network scenarios where the plant, sensor and actuators are connected over:

• Wired or wireless links

• Single and multiple communication links

• And running protocols that could be based on:

  • UDP (No ACKs in the reverse direction)

  • TCP (ACK based)