Security of EV Charging networks against unauthorized access

Analyze, secure, and design EV charging systems against real-world cyber threats and unauthorized access.

Micro-credential developed in partnership with

As electric vehicle (EV) adoption accelerates, the security of charging infrastructure has become a critical concern across modern energy and mobility systems. This course provides a structured, real-world perspective on the cybersecurity of EV charging networks, examining how vulnerabilities emerge across physical hardware, embedded firmware, communication protocols, and cloud-based management systems. Drawing on industry standards such as OCPP and ISO 15118, learners will explore key threat vectors including spoofing, man-in-the-middle attacks, firmware exploitation, and credential compromise. The course integrates academic foundations with practical insights, emphasizing defense-in-depth architectures, secure authentication models, and risk-driven security design. By the end, participants will be equipped to analyze system-level risks, apply appropriate security controls, and contribute to the development of resilient, secure EV charging ecosystems.

Micro-credential developed in partnership with

As electric vehicle (EV) adoption accelerates, the security of charging infrastructure has become a critical concern across modern energy and mobility systems. This course provides a structured, real-world perspective on the cybersecurity of EV charging networks, examining how vulnerabilities emerge across physical hardware, embedded firmware, communication protocols, and cloud-based management systems. Drawing on industry standards such as OCPP and ISO 15118, learners will explore key threat vectors including spoofing, man-in-the-middle attacks, firmware exploitation, and credential compromise. The course integrates academic foundations with practical insights, emphasizing defense-in-depth architectures, secure authentication models, and risk-driven security design. By the end, participants will be equipped to analyze system-level risks, apply appropriate security controls, and contribute to the development of resilient, secure EV charging ecosystems.

Security of EV Charging networks against unauthorized access

Topics

Communication, Electric Vehicles (EV)

Intermediate

Price:

Included in subscription

Time to complete:

5 hr

Outcome

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What you'll learn

By Completing this Micro-Credential Course, Learners will be able to:
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    Describe key components and communication layers of EV charging networks.

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    Explain how physical and digital access points create vulnerabilities.

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    Identify unauthorized access vectors like spoofing, tampering, and credential misuse.

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    Understand authentication, identity management, and secure access control models.

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    Recognize the role of encryption, secure firmware, and certificates in EV security.

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    Evaluate risks from device impersonation, remote access abuse, and MITM attacks.

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    Apply security controls to protocols such as OCPP and ISO 15118.

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    Outline techniques to maintain integrity during outages and intrusion attempts.

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    Analyze security requirements for charger-to-cloud communication and payments.

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    Understand protection mechanisms for charging stations and backend systems.

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Security of EV Charging networks against unauthorized access

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