Pregledni rad
https://doi.org/10.17559/JF-2026010000018
ANALYSIS OF SECURITY THREATS AND PROTECTION MEASURES IN REMOTE ELECTRICITY METER READING SYSTEMS
Maja Čuletić Čondrić
orcid.org/0009-0001-5900-9187
; Sveučilište u Slavonskom Brodu, Trg I. B. Mažuranić 2, 35000 Slavonski Brod, Hrvatska
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Silvio Vilagoš
; Sveučilište u Slavonskom Brodu, Trg I. B. Mažuranić 2, 35000 Slavonski Brod, Hrvatska
Marijana Zarožinski
orcid.org/0009-0003-8978-324X
; Industrijsko-obrtnička škola, E. Kumičića 55, 35000 Slavonski Brod, Hrvatska
* Dopisni autor.
Sažetak
This paper analyses different methods of electricity consumption reading with a particular focus on security aspects and the economic feasibility of remote electricity meter reading systems. The study compares traditional manual reading, customer self-reading and remote reading based on criteria such as costs, accuracy, efficiency and data security. Special attention is given to security risks associated with remote meter reading, as well as to protection measures against cyber-attacks and their role in preserving data confidentiality and integrity. The methodology is based on a review of relevant literature and a comparative analysis of the economic feasibility of individual reading methods. The results of the analysis indicate that remote meter reading, when supported by standardised security mechanisms such as encryption and access control, provides a higher level of security and operational efficiency and represents a reliable and long-term sustainable solution, despite higher initial implementation costs.
Ključne riječi
remote meter reading, cyber security, vulnerabilities, data protection.
Hrčak ID:
343909
URI
Datum izdavanja:
30.1.2026.
Posjeta: 301 *