Publication Date
Spring 2014
Degree Type
Master's Project
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Computer Science
Abstract
Abstract—Presently nations worldwide are starting to convert their aging electrical power infrastructures into modern, dynamic power grids. Smart Grid offers much in the way of efficiencies and robustness to the electrical power grid, however its heavy reliance on communication networks will leave it more vulnerable to attack than present day grids. This paper looks at the threat to public key cryptography systems from a fully realized quantum computer and how this could impact the Smart Grid. We argue for the use of Merkle Trees in place of public key cryptography for authentication of devices in wireless mesh networks that are used in Smart Grid applications.
Recommended Citation
Muñoz, Melesio Calderón, "IMPROVING SMART GRID SECURITY USING MERKLE TREES" (2014). Master's Projects. 417.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.31979/etd.42sv-azey
https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/etd_projects/417
Comments
Abstract—Presently nations worldwide are starting to convert their aging electrical power infrastructures into modern, dynamic power grids. Smart Grid offers much in the way of efficiencies and robustness to the electrical power grid, however its heavy reliance on communication networks will leave it more vulnerable to attack than present day grids. This paper looks at the threat to public key cryptography systems from a fully realized quantum computer and how this could impact the Smart Grid. We argue for the use of Merkle Trees in place of public key cryptography for authentication of devices in wireless mesh networks that are used in Smart Grid applications.