Secure Utility Meter Overview

Unprotected smart utility meters, implemented for long periods can easily be hacked to alter consumption data, to gain access to sensitive data, or even to cause physical damage. Manipulation of the measurement values caused by targeted attacks can have repercussions on the energy systems and networks such as an undersupply or complete halt to supply.

Taxonomy Based Categorization (Broad Level)

Market Survey (Products addressing the problem)

Honeywell – To incorporate encryption keys that are strengthened by quantum computing into smart utility meters, thereby safeguarding user data from sophisticated cyber threats. It plans to leverage Quantinuum's Quantum Origin technology to enhance dependability and confidence in the utilities industry as it undergoing digital transformation

Electro Industries/Gauge Tech – Protecting Electrical System Metering Data Using EIG’s Cyber Secure Meters from Tampering or Hacking.

Thales – Thales Trusted Key Manager protects smart metering infrastructure. State-of-the-art encryption of data and digital signature schemes ensure data integrity and confidentiality.

CyanConnode – CyanConnode’s Security Model uses encryption and secure communication which uses stringent encryption protocols for data in transit, safeguarding against potential data tampering and Uphold strict data privacy norms and anonymize or encrypt personal data wherever feasible.

Badger Meter – Network as a Service (NaaS) solutions from Badger Meter helps in monitoring and addressing the evolving security landscape, where they leverage the world-class expertise of their tier-one cellular carrier partners for the transmission of metering data.

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