Andrea Desantis, Author at Pro ICT Consulting

Telco Network Elements Security

The telco network elements security, particularly the new 5G networks, is a major concern for European institutions and the rest of the world. It is critical to evaluate and ensure the integrity of Public Communications Networks or Publicly Available Electronic Communications Services. This article provides an overview of the relevant European regulations, as well as some recommendations for securing these devices and complying with these regulations. Keywords: 5G, 4G, Network Elements, Security, Privacy, Embedded Systems, Telecommunication. This article is also…

The Independence Of Metering Function

The independence of the Metering Function of a Utility drastically improves the performance of the company. The Metering Function is part of the Customer Service Department in the majority of Utilities’ structures, which causes many organizational issues. This article describes the effects and issues caused by this type of organization, as well as the reasons why the Metering Function should be independent in order for the Utility to achieve better overall performance. Keywords: Metering, Smart Meter, Department, Utility. This article is…

Smart Meter Security Testing

Smart Meter Security Testing is necessary because they are critical components of national critical infrastructures (Smart Grid, Water Distribution Networks, Gas Distribution Networks, and so on). Smart Meter can be impacted by security vulnerabilities that can be exploited by threats and attackers, potentially resulting in serious social consequences as well as financial, legal, and reputational consequences for Utilities. Unfortunately, many utilities place too much trust in smart meter vendors, assume that smart meters are secure, or would rather not get…

LPWAN Smart Metering

Utilities can leverage LPWAN-based (e,g., LoRaWAN, NB-IoT, W-MBus, SigFox) Smart Metering to implement AMI for residential customers, which is frequently delayed due to the astronomical costs required in comparison to the meager revenues generated by these customers. Utilizing LPWAN technologies significantly lowers the cost of implementing and operating smart meters for residential and high-value customers.Keywords: Smart Meter, LPWAN, LoRaWAN, NB-IoT, SigFox.. IntroductionThe decision to implement Smart Metering for Residential Customers is one of the most difficult challenges for many Utilities. While the…