Distributed Denial of Service Attack

Smart grid, an application of Internet of Things (IoT) is modern power grid that encompasses power and communication network from generation to utilization . Home Area Network (HAN), Field or Neighborhood Area Network (FAN/NAN) and Wide Area network (NAN) using Wireless LAN and Wireless/Wired WAN protocols are employed from generation to utilization . Advanced Metering Infrastructure, a utilization side infrastructure facilitates communication between smart meters and the server where energy efficient protocols are mandate to support smart grid .