The road towards a legal framework for cybersecurity applicable to the European smart grid for electricity

KASL, František and Anna BLECHOVÁ. The road towards a legal framework for cybersecurity applicable to the European smart grid for electricity. In IRIS 2024. 2024.

Basic information

• Original name: The road towards a legal framework for cybersecurity applicable to the European smart grid for electricity
• Authors: KASL, František and Anna BLECHOVÁ.
• Edition: IRIS 2024, 2024.

Other information

• Original language: English
• Type of outcome: Presentations at conferences
• Field of Study: 50501 Law
• Country of publisher: Austria
• Confidentiality degree: is not subject to a state or trade secret
• Organization unit: Faculty of Informatics
• Keywords in English: Energy Sector; Electricity Distribution; Cybersecurity; Smart Grid; EU Law
• Tags: International impact

Abstract

The European energy sector faces a rising vulnerability to cyberattacks, posing a significant threat to modern societies due to its interconnected nature with critical infrastructure. This fragility could result in substantial physical and economic harm and be exploited for geopolitical purposes, as it is possible to see with the war in Ukraine. While digitalization enhances efficiency, it also exposes vulnerabilities. Recognizing the urgency of protecting critical energy infrastructure, a new European legislative framework is being established. This contribution focuses on examining the new regulatory framework and identifying persisting challenges for development of smart grids for electricity.

Links

• TK01030078, research and development project: Name: Bezpečné využití výkonové flexibility pro řízení soustavy a obchodní účely (SecureFlex)

Investor: Technology Agency of the Czech Republic, Secure power flexibility for grid control and market purposes (SecureFlex)