TSEP#127 Don't let the lights go out – What about the cybersecurity of critical infrastructure?

The smarter E Podcast

For years, experts around the world have been warning of cyberattacks on utilities and power grids. German authorities are also on the trail of a hacker group that is specifically spying on the power grid. The attacks on wind power companies in northern Germany a year ago showed how quickly malware can paralyze parts of our energy system. And there are many points of attack, from the growing number of PV and wind power installations, to battery storage and charging systems, to smart meters.

The European Network for Cyber Security (ENCS) is a non-profit organization of network operators whose mission is to improve cyber security by sharing knowledge. In our podcast, we talk with Maarten Hoeve, Director Technology, European Network for Cybersecurity (ENCS) about the potential dangers of cyberattacks and how we can make our energy systems more secure.

Timeline:

• 05.25 How high do you assess the risk of a blackout due to a cyberattack?

• 12.25 Is the threat increasing due to the digitalization and decentralization of energy supply?

• 15.11 How are grid operators and energy suppliers positioned in terms of cybersecurity?

• 19.02 What can we do to reduce the risk of cyber attacks?

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