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Cryptographically Anchored Distributed Ledgers for Smart Grid Cybersecurity: An Attribute-Oriented Framework

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This article provides an overview of the applications of cryptographically anchored distributed ledgers in supporting smart grid cybersecurity. The discussion focuses on multi-layer cyber–physical architecture, smart grid cybersecurity requirements, information security attributes, distributed ledger mechanisms, and technical limitations. Distributed consensus algorithms and smart contracts are analyzed as conditions under which ledger writing can support smart grid security functions. The literature is then synthesized across identity and authentication, access control and policy enforcement, data integrity and tamper protection, resilient communication, and privacy protection. Based on this, the BC-Sec-SG framework was proposed to structure the requirements, architectural layers, consensus algorithms, ledger mechanisms, and constraints from the perspective of information security attributes. Blockchain technology is considered a complement to existing security mechanisms, not a substitute for them.

Source: Energies

DOI: 10.3390/en19215073

Authors: Hubert Szczepaniuk, Edyta Karolina Szczepaniuk

Institutions: Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Polish Air Force Academy

Language: English

Topic: Blockchain Technology Applications and Security

Subfield: Information Systems

Field: Computer Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Affordable and clean energy, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,137