Notable documents for security architecture review

Question 1

SEC Appendix AB. What it it and what info does it contain?

Answer 1

Service Request Processing Document (SRPD)

Details specifying handling of Service Requests from User -> DCC -> Device and back.

Question 2

SEC Appendix AD. What it it and what info does it contain?

Answer 2

DCC User Interface Specification (DUIS).

Sets out mechanisms, formats, protocols, and other technical details necessary for Users to send and receive communications to and from the DCC. Includes a specific section on deviations in SMETS1 processing

Question 3

SEC Appendix AF. What is it and what info does it contain?

Answer 3

Message Mapping Catalogue (MMC).

Sets out the mapping of content of Service Responses and Device Alerts.

Question 4

SEC Schedule 8. What is it and what info does it contain?

Answer 4

GB Companion Specification (GBCS).

Contains the details of how Devices ‘speak’ to the DCC and vice versa for SMETS2 Devices.

Question 5

SEC Schedule 9 (1). What is it and what info does it contain?

Answer 5

SEC Schedule 9 - Smart Metering Equipment Technical Specifications 1 (SMETS1)

Document defining the minimum, functional, interface, data, testing and certification requirements for smart devices wishing to connect to the DCC for SMETS1 Devices.

Question 6

SEC Schedule 9 (2). What is it and what info does it contain?

Answer 6

SEC Schedule 9 - Smart Metering Equipment Technical Specifications 2 (SMETS2)

Document defining the minimum, functional, interface, data, testing and certification requirements for smart devices wishing to connect to the DCC for SMETS2 Devices.

Question 7

SEC Schedule 10. What is it and what info does it contain?

Answer 7

Communications Hub Technical Specifications (CHTS).

Sets out minimum, functional, interface data, testing and certification requirements for Communications Hubs procured by the DCC.

Question 8

SEC Section A. What is it and what info does it contain?

Answer 8

Definitions and Interpretation.

Defined terms used generally throughout all other SEC documentation. (Note: some defined terms may not be in Section A, but instead in their own Glossary section of the document used in)

Question 9

SEC Section G. What is it and what info does it contain?

Answer 9

Security

System, organisation and information security obligations on the DCC and DCC Users including Anomaly Detection obligations, the need for security assurance and how you
go about getting it.

Question 10

SEC Appendix AM. What is it and what info does it contain?

Answer 10

SMETS1 Supporting Requirements (S1SR).

This document lays out supporting requirements in relation to SMETS1 Devices and communications relating to SMETS1 Devices