Successful second ENCS Security Architecture training
On September 10 and 11, ENCS held its second Security Architecture training at Schiphol with representatives from both member and non-member companies in attendance. Participants learned how to design risk-based security architectures for Operational Technology (OT) systems by working through four practical cases. The approach taught is based on the ISO 27005 and IEC 62443 […]
ENCS and E.DSO provide first set of harmonised smart meter security requirements
The Hague, the Netherlands – 22 July 2019 – ENCS, the European Network for Cyber Security, and E.DSO, the European Distribution System Operators’ Association have announced the launch of cyber-security baseline requirements for smart meters (SMs) and data concentrators (DCs). As the second in a series of security guidelines for smart grid components, these mark an important stimulus in […]
11th ENCS roundtable held in Riga
ENCS has held the 11th Security Roundtable on the 7th May 2019. It was hosted by the Latvian DSO Sadales tīkls in Riga. The ENCS roundtable brings together security experts at grid operators to share information in a trusted group. The twelfth edition was attended by 14 experts from 10 grid operators. The main topic […]
ENCS delivered the second Red Team – Blue Team training to Österreichs Energie
In April 2019 ENCS delivered the second Red Team – Blue Team training to Österreichs Energie. The training was hosted in hotel Gut Brandlhof, a beautiful venue located on the Austrian mountains. The training started with theoretical sessions addressing the importance of cybersecurity for the electricity grids. In these sessions, grid operators learn the basics […]
Member project on substation automation security completed
ENCS has completed the member project on substation automation security. The deliverables are available to ENCS members on the document portal. The project started in 2018. The aim was to help ENCS members improve the security of their high-voltage substations. The project resulted in: A risk assessment A security architecture Security requirements to procure: Substation […]
First workshop for ENCS Member Project information security management
On 28th March, ENCS held the first workshop for the member project on information security management. Brad Prent led the workshop, which brought together members to share experiences and learn alternative ideas for setting up an effective Information Security Management System (ISMS). The first workshop focused on the initial phases for establishing an ISMS, namely: […]
Dates security operations and architecture trainings
In 2019, ENCS will hold security operations and architecture trainings on the following dates: 16-17 May: Security architecture training 27-28 May: Security operations training 10-11 September: Security architecture training 8-9 October: Security operations training The trainings will be held at Schiphol. For the training program and other information, use the following links: Security operations training […]
ENCS member project on procuring secure equipment
ENCS is starting a member project on procuring secure equipment. The project has the goal to: Harmonize security requirements for procuring different types of components; Formalize the requirements-based testing method that ENCS has developed. Since its founding, ENCS has supported its members to procure secure equipment. ENCS has developed security requirements for different domains, and […]
EDP Distribuição hosts ENCS General Assembly in Lisbon
On 29th January 2019 in Lisbon, ENCS held her annual General Assembly to reflect on ENCS’ work in 2018 and look ahead to key industry changes and ENCS initiatives for 2019. The drive for implementation of Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) resulting from various (EU) regulations provides an opportunity for best practices sharing amongst grid […]
ENCS ends 2018 with three RTBT training programmes
2018 has been a landmark year for the ENCS training programme, with a packed calendar of industry-leading Red Team – Blue Team training throughout the year, the continuation of the security operations training, several management awareness sessions, and the recent addition of smart grid security architecture training. To close out the year, ENCS celebrates three […]