A Smart Grid Security Solution Model Using RC6 Cryptographic Algorithm

A smart grid security solution protects smart grid power systems from attacks from various sources and ensures continuous service and availability. RC6 cryptographic algorithm is a compact, secure and efficient cryptographic system that meets the security demands of smart grid power systems. This paper uses the RC6 cryptographic algorithm to design a model for a secure smart grid security system. We also look at the structure and form of Smart Grid Power systems, devices and interconnection and memory/resource requirements. We then make use of UML tools to design the model and show how the RC6 low memory demand capacity, lack of lookup table and robust/unbreakable security can be used to protect smart grid powers systems in an efficient and effective manner. Finally, we look at the implementation of the RC6 cryptographic algorithm in Java Netbeans 8.2 and how the size of the code can be accommodated in memory hungry devices that are prevalent in smart grid power systems