Episode 41
Episode 41 – EV Charging Under Attack? A Cybersecurity Wake-Up Call
When EV Charging Meets Cybersecurity Risks
As EV charging infrastructure becomes increasingly connected, it is also becoming increasingly exposed. What was once a simple energy delivery system is now a complex network of IoT devices, cloud platforms, payment systems, and grid connections — all creating new vulnerabilities.
For Charge Point Operators (CPOs), this means that EV smart charging is no longer just about performance and load management. It must also address cybersecurity, operational resilience, and grid stability.
In this episode of the FLEXECHARGE podcast, Christophe speaks with Giuseppe Serio from Upstream Security, a leading expert in mobility cybersecurity. Together, they explore real-world cyber incidents, the risks facing EV charging infrastructure, and why cybersecurity is becoming a critical pillar of scaling EV charging with confidence.
What You Will Learn in This Episode
This episode is packed with essential insights for CPOs, utilities, and energy professionals.
Key learnings include:
- Why EV charging infrastructure is becoming a high-risk cybersecurity target
- How connected chargers and IoT systems expand the attack surface
- Why EV smart charging must integrate security, load management, and grid protection
- How cyber attacks can lead to downtime, revenue loss, and reputational damage
- Why distributed energy resources increase complexity and cybersecurity risks
- How proactive monitoring and anomaly detection improve infrastructure resilience
Expert Insight
“Charging infrastructure is critical infrastructure — and attackers are already targeting it at scale.”
— Giuseppe Serio, Upstream Security
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