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

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?




Questions or suggestions? Then send us an email to
podcast@thesmartere.com