Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): Journal of Millimeterwave Communication, Optimization and Modelling
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A Hybrid Security Approach to Nuclear Power Plants

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  • Ebutalha CAMADAN,
  • Beste Desticioğlu Taşdemir,
  • Fikret Baykalı
Ebutalha CAMADAN
National Defence University

Published 28.02.2025

Keywords

  • cyber security,
  • occupational health safety,
  • nuclear security,
  • nuclear power plants

Copyright (c) 2025 Ebutalha CAMADAN; Beste Desticioğlu Taşdemir, Fikret Baykalı (Co-Author)

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Abstract

It has recently been observed that the energy crisis in the countries has become more severe as a result of the experienced global crises. Similarly, in response to the rising demand for energy, countries have started to use alternative energy sources. Nuclear power plants are regarded as one of the best alternatives for producing energy, in part due to their high energy output and low carbon emissions. However, there are significant adverse effects on both human and environmental health from a potential radioactive leak. Hence, in order to produce nuclear energy safely, the necessary safety precautions should be taken. Providing cyber security has grown in importance as a result of the advancement of technology, both in nuclear power plants and other areas. The 2010 STUXNET attack is an illustration of how challenging and crucial it is to implement the necessary security measures against cyberattacks in nuclear power plants. It has been determined from studies in the literature that there are studies that look at environmental, occupational health and safety, and cyber security concerns separately in nuclear power plants, but that there isn't a study that appears at these issues simultaneously and comprehensively. In order to follow the studies on environmental safety, occupational health and safety, and cyber security in nuclear power plants in an integrated manner, a hybrid safety and security unit approach has been proposed in this study. Additionally, this research will examine the precautions that should be taken in a nuclear power plant for environmental safety, occupational health and safety, and especially cyber security.

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