CYBER S.H.I.E.L.D

As the U.S. electric grid continues to evolve, there are new challenges arising for the protection of its resilience and reliability. Increased use of grid-edge devices, such as solar panels, inverters, and batteries, has caused the distribution system to become more complex to manage. The UCF Digital Grid Laboratory is currently working on researching this complexity and how to ensure that our power systems are protected from cyber threats. For this reason, this project focuses on the development of a model smart home that functions as a high fidelity testbench for an attack detection and prevention algorithm developed in the UCF Digital Grid Laboratory.