Detection and Isolation of False Data Injection Attack in Intelligent Transportation System via Robust State Observer

Abstract

As the future of transportation systems, the intelligent transportation system is a promising technology to improve the increasingly serious traffic problems. However, the integration of cyber‐physical systems makes them vulnerable to new cyber–physical attacks. To ensure the security of intelligent transportation systems, a novel robust state observer‐based detection and isolation method against false data injection attacks is developed. Based on the constructed dynamic model of intelligent vehicle networking, the covert characteristic of a false data injection attack is analyzed. Then, a novel state residuals‐based detection criterion is developed by using a real‐time observed state. To shorten the detection time, an adaptive detection threshold is designed to re-place the existing computed threshold. In addition, robust state observer banks are established to isolate multiple injected attacks. Finally, simulation results on the vehicle networking system demonstrate the effectiveness of the developed detection and isolation method against false data injection attacks.