Publications

Overview of digital security by design (DSbD) implementation for enhancing cyber resilience of interconnected onshore/offshore power grid projects

Ghanem Kinan, Ugwuanyi Stephen

Scottish Energy Futures Conference (2025)

Implementing secure layer 2 tunneling protocols for IEC 61850-90-5 based routable and non-routable GOOSE and SV messages

Ugwuanyi Stephen, Ghanem Kinan, Abdulhadi Ibrahim

IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference Europe (ISGT Europe) 2024, pp. 1-5 (2024)

Remote and Rural Resilience for EV Infrastructure

Ghanem Kinan, Ugwuanyi Stephen

(2024)

Cyber Deception for Integrated Energy Systems: Cyber-Attacks Simulations and Defense Mechanisms

Ugwuanyi Stephen, Ghanem Kinan

All-Energy & Dcarbonise Exhibition and Conference (2024)

Evaluation of Lupovis cyber security deception solution in power networks : exploring cyber deception solutions in utility networks to mitigate rising threats due to digital transformation for net zero attainment

Ugwuanyi Stephen, Ghanem Kinan

(2024)

https://doi.org/10.17868/strath.00089360

IP/MPLS and MPLS/TP teleprotection latencies over high voltage power lines

Ghanem Kinan, Ugwuanyi Stephen, Irvine James

International Conference on Wireless and Mobile Computing, Networking and Communications (2023)

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Professional Activities

PNDC Knowledge Exchange Forum: Spring 2025

Organiser

25/3/2025

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Projects

Remote and Rural Resilience for EV Infrastructure

Ugwuanyi, Stephen Okwudili (Co-investigator) Ghanem, Kinan (Principal Investigator)

A research project detailing the key challenges and solutions that face the availability of communication technologies and the impact of switching off the 3G network in the areas of Moray, Western and Northern Isles including Shetland and Orkney:
• Reviewed relevant telecommunications technology options and Key telecommunications challenges in rural and hard to reach areas
• Identified existing and future solutions for reliable and secure connectivity for EV charging in Western and Northern Isles and Moray
• Analysed the impact of switching off the 3G network in the Western and Northern Isles and Moray
• Outlined key recommendations, best practices and lessons learned

01-Jan-2024 - 17-Jan-2024

Nokia Workshop

Ghanem, Kinan (Principal Investigator)

15-Jan-2022 - 28-Jan-2022

DEFGRID - The Utility DSbD Demonstrator (ISCF Digital Security by Design)

Ghanem, Kinan (Principal Investigator) Ugwuanyi, Stephen Okwudili (Co-investigator) Khan, Rabia (Co-investigator)

The primary aim of the DEFGRID Utility Demonstrator, centered on Digital Security by Design (DSbD), is to demonstrate and showcase the enhanced cybersecurity resilience of critical utility infrastructure, particularly power grids, through the application of DSbD principles. Specifically, UoS/PNDC aims to:
• Demonstrate and evaluate the effectiveness of DSbD hardware within a real-world, utility-scale power grid environment.
• Assess the practical feasibility of integrating DSbD technology into existing operational technology (OT) systems within the power utility sector, focusing on ease of development and operational impact.

01-Jan-2022 - 31-Jan-2025

Hitless Protection on IP MPLS

Ghanem, Kinan (Principal Investigator) Abdulhadi, Ibrahim Faiek (Co-investigator) Feizifar, Behnam (Co-investigator)

14-Jan-2022 - 29-Jan-2022

Data Communication Network POC Testing

Ghanem, Kinan (Principal Investigator) Abdulhadi, Ibrahim Faiek (Co-investigator)

22-Jan-2022 - 31-Jan-2022

Digital Security by Design - DEFGRID - The Utility DSbD Demonstrator

Ghanem, Kinan (Researcher)

Digital Security by Design (DSbD) is a UK government initiative aimed at transforming digital technology into a more secure and resilient foundation for the future. By fostering collaboration between academia, industry, and government, DSbD seeks to build trust in technology among businesses and individuals.

Key objectives include creating a digital environment where data and operations are protected from unauthorized access, promoting a cybersecurity-first mindset, and empowering users to engage confidently in digital activities.

01-Jan-2022 - 31-Jan-2025

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