GRID-A coordination action on ICT vulnerabilities of power systems and the relevant defence methodologies, ICT Vulnerabilities of power systems: A roadmap for future research

This report summarises the key outcomes from the Conference organised by the GRID Coordination Action of the 6th framework programme to achieve consensus at the European level on the key challenges raised by power systems vulnerabilities and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) applications, through a debate among policy makers, industrial stakeholders, and research. Such a discussion was meant to be instrumental to highlight research priorities in areas covering ICT security, dependability, interdependencies with critical infrastructures, control of energy security and grid stability, so as to contribute to the preparation of the next EU framework programme on R&D (FP7). The Conference was attended by 29 attendees, well representative of the involved stakeholders, both in terms of categories (TSOs, authorities, utilities and manufacturers) and geographical coverage.