Technical Specifications
Core
ESP32
Sampling
High-Frequency
Security
Chip-Lock
Backend
Global Server
Project Overview
A hardware-implemented Multi-Level Control Security (MLCS) system for smart grid IoT. Combines ESP32 high-speed sampling, chip-lock hardware, session-based switching, and a global server (GAS) to prevent false data injection and unauthorized control.
Key Features
MLCS Security
Multi-level session control for switchgear
High-Frequency Sampling
ESP32-based real-time data acquisition
Chip-Lock Mechanism
Hardware-level injection prevention
Global Server (GAS)
Centralized threat detection & logging
Impact
Prototype for Securing IoT-Enabled Power Grids
Key Learnings
Hardware-Level Cyber Defense
Implemented chip-lock to prevent data spoofing.
Session-Based Control
MLCS ensures only authorized switching events.
High-Speed Sampling
ESP32 ADC used for real-time anomaly detection.
Target Audience
- Power system cybersecurity researchers
- IoT and embedded security engineers
- Smart grid developers
- Academic & industrial R&D teams
Next Steps
- Full-scale deployment in substation pilot
- Integration with SCADA systems
- AI-based anomaly detection layer
- Certification for IEC 61850 compliance