This paper describes the test platform for verifying the functionality of network protocols and for optimization of their parameters. The test bed is made using combined OPNET simulator and MATLAB development environment. This test platform connects OPNET network protocols simulator with MATLAB development environment in the way that OPNET runs simulations of network traffic, with the predetermined parameter values, while MATLAB executes the script with a mathematical algorithm, which optimizes parameters listed in OPNET simulator.

The scope, scale, and intensity of real, as well as potential, attacks on the Smart Grid have been increasing and thus gaining more attention. An important component of the Smart Grid cybersecurity efforts addresses the availability and access to the power and related information and communications infrastructures. In this paper, we provide a holistic and methodical presentation of taxonomies and solutions for DoS attacks in the Smart Grid. The emerging threats of cybertattacks are raising serious concerns for many critical infrastructures. In this regards, The scope, scale, and intensity of real as well as potential attacks on the Smart Grid are on the rise and with devastating consequences. An important component of Smart Grid cyberse-curity efforts addresses the availability and access to the power and related information and communications infrastructures. In this paper, a holistic and methodical presentation of taxonomies and solution for DoS attacks in the Smart Grid is presented.