Paris | May 2026
From May 19 to 21, grid security experts from ENCS members and partners all across Europe gathered at the biannual ENCS roundtables hosted by Enedis in Paris, France. These roundtables creates a space for open dialogue, knowledge exchange, and sharing updates on the most relevant topics in the field.
Day 1: 21st Security Roundtable
On 19 May 2026, over 20 grid security experts shared knowledge and experience on a variety of policy-related topics. Discussions centered around updates on relevant regulations, risks of high-power consumer IoT devices and updates on the ENCS testing program, supply chain risks, and approaches to risk assessment.
You can find the slides from the roundtable presentations in this link: 21st ENCS Security Roundtable – ENCS
Day 2: 7th Architecture Roundtable
On 20 May 2026, security architecture experts discussed their needs and challenges in securing OT systems. Discussions focused on updates on the CRA standardization work, threats to central systems, and ENCS program on substation automation.
To highlight the end of the day, participants enjoyed a scenic boat tour with a front-row view of the Eiffel Tower.
You can find the slides from the roundtable presentations in this link: 7th Security Architecture Roundtable – ENCS
Day 3: 9th SOC Analyst Roundtable
On 21 May 2026, SOC analysts from the ENCS community shared their experiences, needs, and challenges. Highlighted topics include SOC skills, SOC-CMM implementation, incident response and crisis management, and threat hunting and cyber threat intelligence.
You can find the slides from the roundtable presentations in this link: 9th SOC Analyst Roundtable – ENCS
Announcement for next roundtables:
The next roundtables will be hosted by ENCS in The Hague on 6, 7, and 8 of October 2026. If you are interested in participating, please send us an email to info@encs.eu.
