Denmark is facing a changing security policy landscape, where our security of supply is at risk and under increased scrutiny. The Danish energy sector, like the rest of Danish society, is facing increasing threats from cyberspace.
As recently as March, the Danish Center for Cyber Security (CFCS) reported that the cyber threat from cyber espionage and cybercrime remains VERY HIGH, which is the highest threat level.
Therefore, the Danish Energy Agency is launching a new strategy for cyber and information security in the energy sector today. The strategy covers the electricity, gas and district heating sectors and has been prepared in collaboration with stakeholders in the industries.
- The new strategy builds on the previous strategy while embracing the challenges and developments that rapid digitalization brings with it, so that security of supply can continue to be maintained, says Martin Hansen, Deputy Director General of the Danish Energy Agency, in a press release.
The new strategy presents a total of ten initiatives. Among other things:
- Strategic development of EnergiCERT: EnergiCERT is an association founded by Danish energy companies, which, among other things, has rolled out a network consisting of 170+ sensors installed at Danish energy companies that collect data. Based on the data collected, EnergiCERT can help detect and handle cyber attacks on the energy sector. Therefore, the first initiative in the new strategy focuses on further developing EnergiCERT's work to monitor threats to critical energy infrastructure.
- OT security forum: The establishment of a so-called 'OT security forum'. The digitalized energy infrastructure is characterized by the fact that it consists not only of information technology (IT), but also operational technology (OT) – technologies that control physical processes and industrial systems. This entails a risk that unwanted actors will take physical control of Danish energy systems through virtual channels.
- Cybersecurity in supplier relationships: The strategy focuses on strengthening cybersecurity in supplier relationships. The energy sector uses suppliers for several areas of its business, and this can increase the risk of cyberattacks through suppliers.
The entire new strategy for cyber and information security strategy for the electricity, gas and district heating sectors can be read here.
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