Looking back on the OCA Cyber Security Conference

The OCA Cyber Security Conference on May 12 focused on securing EV charging infrastructure as it becomes increasingly critical to the electricity grid and society.

OCA Director Lonneke Driessen opened the program with a keynote on the importance of Cyber Security in EV charging and the role of OCPP in securing the ecosystem. The conversation then moved into Cyber Security requirements in North America, with Michael Krauthamer sharing insights on US policy and cyber-resilient EV charging networks, and Carolyn Weiner addressing utility and platform requirements.

The afternoon continued by explored the state of the industry, with Mohammed Sayed presenting a vulnerability research update, followed by insights on vulnerability disclosure handling and Zia Elia’s session on Pwn2Own Automotive. Lonneke Driessen also shared OCA’s engagement with Pwn2Own and how initiatives like this can help strengthen security across the ecosystem.

The final part of the day focused on practical solutions, including Craig Rodine’s session on Public Key Infrastructure in EV charging, an overview of the OCPP Security Operations Guide, and security testing in practice. Throughout the day, panel discussions brought together industry, government, research, and testing perspectives to explore requirements, disclosures, and actionable next steps.

Were you unable to attend the Cyber Security Conference, but are you curious what you have missed? The conference has been recorded. We will share the clips of the different presentation and have already shared the slides used during the presentation on the event page of the Cyber Security Event. Find this page by following the link below.