General Assembly approves ENCS Security Programs for 2022
Today, February 15th 2022, ENCS held its annual General Assembly. The Assembly appointed Wolfgang Löw, CISO of EVN, as the new Chairman of the ENCS Assembly Committee for a two year’s term. “Security of critical infrastructure, especially the power grid, is a top priority in Europe” said Wolfgang Löw. “The next two years the Assembly […]
Results from the ENCS 2021 security programs
In its 2021 security programs, ENCS supported the development of the network code on cybersecurity, prepared its requirements set for certification, and tested different OT security sensors in high-voltage substations. Below you will find an overview of the results from the program. ENCS is supporting its members to use and implement the recommendations and best practices […]
#WebinarWednesdays are back in 2022
Just like last year, we are organizing a series of webinars to keep you up to date on cybersecurity developments at the EU level that will affect grid operators and to introduce you to new topics we have been working on in our programs. The webinars are held every Wednesday at 11:00. They are an […]
ENTSO-E and EU DSO Entity submit Network Code on Cybersecurity to ACER
ENTSO-E and the EU DSO Entity have submitted to ACER their joint proposal for the Network Code on Cybersecurity in accordance with Article 59 (9) of Regulation (EU) 2019/943. The Network Code on Cybersecurity aims to set a European framework for the cybersecurity of cross-border electricity flows. It includes rules on cyber risk assessment, common […]
Shedding light on threats against the energy industry: EE-ISAC & ENCS establish partnership
In efforts to continue protecting the utilities sector, the European Energy-Information Sharing & Analysis Centre (EE-ISAC) and European Network for Cyber Security (ENCS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in threat intelligence across Europe. This new agreement encompasses participation in regular meetings to exchange information about ongoing or upcoming activities and […]
Network Code on Cybersecurity is out for public consultation
The draft for the Network Code for cybersecurity aspects of cross-border electricity flows has been released today for public consultation. ENCS has collaborated on the writing of the Network Code as part of the drafting team. During the public consultation period, stakeholders within the energy sector have the opportunity of sharing their views on the […]
ENCS in Agentschap Telecom’s Symposium ‘Towards Resilience’
‘Towards Resilience’ is the yearly symposium organized by the Radiocommunications Agency of the Netherlands (Agentschap Telecom). This year’s theme is the energy transition and the dependence on digital ecosystems. ENCS, together with ElaadNL, will showcase how vulnerabilities in EV charging infrastructure can be exploited to disrupt electricity supply. The energy transition is a digital transformation. […]
ENEXIS consultants participate on ENCS Security Architecture training
ENCS and ENEXIS partnered up for a Security Architecture training, in which consultants were given the knowledge to design secure smart grid systems, in particular for high and medium voltage substations. The programme took place on November 1st in Arnhem, and it included modules on risk-based-architecture design as well as practical use cases such as […]
E.DSO, ENCS and ENTSO-E host 4th cybersecurity workshop “Enhancing our grid resilience”
Brussels, Belgium, 21 October 2021: Today, the European Network for Cyber Security (ENCS), the Association of European Distribution System Operators (E.DSO), and the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E), together hosted a virtual event discussing the challenges of increasing volume and sophistication of malicious acts towards the European energy grid and how […]
Don’t forget to register for the E.DSO, ENCS, ENTSO-E Cybersecurity Event “Enhancing our grid resilience”!
This year again the Association of European Distribution System Operators (E.DSO), the European Network for Cyber Security (ENCS) and the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E) are teaming up for the 4th Edition of their Cybersecurity webinar! Focusing on “enhancing our grid resilience”, the conference will bring together experts in the field […]