A Survey on Key Management and Authentication Approaches in Smart Metering Systems

The implementation of the smart grid (SG) and cyber-physical systems (CPS) greatly enhances safety, reliability, efficiency energy production distribution. Smart grids rely on meters (SMs) in converting power (PGs) a reliable way. However, proper operation these needs to protect them against attack attempts unauthorized entities. In this regard, key-management authentication mechanisms can play significant role. paper, we shed light importance mechanisms, clarifying main efforts presented context literature. First, address intelligent attacks affecting SGs. Secondly, terms cryptography are addressed. Thirdly, summarize common proposed techniques with suitable critique showing their pros cons. Fourth, introduce effective paradigms state art. Fifth, two tools for verifying security integrity protocols presented. Sixth, relevant research challenges addressed achieve trusted SMs manipulations entities future vision. Accordingly, survey facilitate exerted by interested researchers regard.