Abstract:

With the gradual implementation of “Industry 4.0”, the critical information infrastructure in hydropower plants has become increasingly digitalized, intelligent, and networked. However, this progress is accompanied by more severe cybersecurity challenges. This paper provided a brief overview of the application and role of cybersecurity technologies in critical information infrastructure for hydropower plants. It analyzed the current shortcomings of security protection technologies, elaborated on a trusted security architecture for new critical information infrastructure, and proposed an integrated strategy to enhance the security of critical infrastructure. Additionally, it offered a perspective on the future of security protection technologies, providing theoretical and practical references for improving the cybersecurity level of critical information infrastructure in hydropower plants.

Key words: hydropower plants, critical information infrastructure, security protection technologies