Energy companies are facing new physical threats, and Green Power Denmark is therefore working to prepare industry guidance that can help companies implement the new security requirements.
The industry organization reports this on its website.
The new EU-inspired legislation on strengthened preparedness in the energy sector imposes stricter requirements for both physical security and cybersecurity - including access control, fencing and surveillance. With the guidance, Green Power Denmark will support its members in their work to meet the requirements.
- Energy companies are facing new physical threats, as shown by an incident this summer at a transformer station near Lemvig. Energy companies have traditionally focused on protecting their facilities against burglary, political activism and unauthorized entry. Now we see an expanded threat landscape that requires a different approach to physical security, says CTO Jørgen S. Christensen from Green Power Denmark.
Combined sabotage and cyberattacks
According to the Danish Defense Intelligence Agency, there is also an increased risk of hybrid attacks that combine sabotage and cyberattacks, often with the goal of strategic advantages rather than direct disruption of supplies.
- We appreciate the authorities talking about the threats, but I do see a need for the authorities to be more specific in their communication about which threats energy companies must protect themselves against. Only in this way can we ensure targeted and effective efforts, says Jørgen S. Christensen.
Green Power Denmark plans to prepare the guidelines in close collaboration with its members, but the industry is still a bit confused about which specific threats to defend against, it says.
- Without stirring up trouble: Unfortunately, we have to prepare for an escalation of the threats, says Jørgen S. Christensen.
The background to the increased focus on security is, among other things, a global trend where energy companies are investing more in cybersecurity than ever before. A report from DNV Cyber shows that two out of three professionals in the energy industry see cybersecurity as the biggest threat, and the vast majority plan to strengthen their digital defense.
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