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The physical layout of the transmission system is basically impossible to obscure, but does not necessarily give the attacker insight into power flows. Having a
by intrepidhero 6y ago
The physical layout of the transmission system is basically impossible to obscure, but does not necessarily give the attacker insight into power flows. Having access to real time power flow data would enable an attacker to design a cascading failure scenario, making an attack MUCH more effective. The last component would be knowing operational response procedures. Which seem to be fairly transparent in Europe? If so I'm surprised more care isn't taken to secure them.
- WanderPanda 6y agoIt is probably right, but I have to say that I hate that kind of security through obscurity
- LargoLasskhyfv 6y agoEspecially when there is this https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stromausfall_in_Europa_im_November_2006 https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stromausfall_in_Europa_im_Nove... which was caused by switching this off, https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/380-kV-Ems-Freileitungskreuzung https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/380-kV-Ems-Freileitungskreuzun... which is rather similar to https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elbekreuzung_2 https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elbekreuzung_2 :-) Even if there are surveillance cameras on those masts, there aren't on the masts leading to it. So you could ride your bicycle there, have some fun with thermite, and finally enjoy the stars again!1!! /me giggles (j/k)