ANALYSIS OF POTENTIAL ASYMMETRIC THREATS BASED ON CYBER SECURITY VULNERABILITY IN THE NEW RENEWABLE ENERGY INDUSTRY SECTOR

Abstract

The start of this decade marks an important turning point in the passage from Society 4.0 to Industrial Era 4.0. All tiers of society are now able to adapt to technological advancements as a result of the changes in this era. It can lessen the distance between humans and future economic issues in Society 5.0, where humans are the primary component and are capable of producing new value through technological advancements. Although conflicts and wars have now entered a new era, the development of technology has an impact on these developments. There are many different, improbable, and unknowable threats that could materialize. These cyber threats have the ability to cause a nation to suffer significant losses. Cyberattacks against crucial state infrastructure, such as power plants, or on important national targets could have a significant influence in the future. High-tech renewable energy power plants that are connected to a vast distribution network can result in power outages or even global blackouts brought on by negligent parties or non-state actors if network security is not strengthened. Therefore, all nations must be able to plan for growth, create new units, and fortify their individual national defenses.

Keywords: Cyber Security, Cyber Threats, Renewable Energy Sector, Asymmetric Warfare.