Electrical grids have been declared critical infrastructure and are an essential asset for society to function properly. However, growing digitalisation in all areas of the smart grid is increasing the chances of suffering cyberattacks.
It is, therefore, a priority for the EU to protect this infrastructure whilst respecting end users’ privacy. The main goals are to reduce vulnerabilities and increase resilience.
Intelligent Electronic Devices (IED), aimed at controlling and supervising electrical equipment and installations, are one of the critical points on the smart grid because of their electronic systems and their ability to communicate remotely through communications networks. Suppliers must guarantee a suitable cybersecurity level for the criticality of the installation where they are going to be deployed.
CONTENT
- Short introduction to the smart grid as a critical infrastructure and its cybersecurity challenges.
- Cybersecurity requirements of IEDs included in EU recommendations.
- Protection of electronic equipment and electrical installations.
TARGET AUDIENCE
- Electronic equipment manufacturers
- Industrial companies working in the field of electricity distribution
- Research groups connected with the cybersecurity world
SPEAKERS
- Iñaki Angulo - Digital Energy Cybersecurity Project Manager
- Xabier Yurrebaso - Cybersecurity Researcher