ESET and EVC alliance to enhance cybersecurity of energy storage systems

The two companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), establishing a framework for the development, certification, and commercial deployment of a new generation of energy storage systems that will incorporate advanced cybersecurity capabilities. The new solution, named CyberSec BESS, is designed for the European market and aims to address the growing demand for secure, resilient, and regulatory-compliant energy infrastructure.

The strategic partnership was officially presented on 25 June 2026, during Intersolar Europe in Munich, one of Europe’s leading exhibitions for renewable energy, energy storage, and energy technologies.

Cybersecurity for Critical Energy Infrastructure

The increasing investment in energy storage systems is making cybersecurity an increasingly important factor in ensuring the operation and resilience of electricity networks.

BESS systems now play a key role in grid stability, the integration of renewable energy sources, and electricity demand management. As a result, protecting these systems from cyber threats and ensuring their uninterrupted operation have become strategically important priorities.

Within this context, CyberSec BESS is being designed from the outset with built-in cybersecurity capabilities, rather than treating security as an additional layer of protection. The objective of both companies is to develop a solution tailored to the requirements of the European market and designed to comply with both current and evolving European Union regulatory frameworks.

Focus on Compliance and Resilience

The joint initiative between ESET and EVC combines expertise in energy system integration, cybersecurity, and battery technology certification.

CyberSec BESS aims to enhance the security, transparency, and compatibility of energy storage systems in line with the emerging requirements for critical energy technologies in Europe. At the same time, its design takes into account future regulatory developments, in a market where cybersecurity and critical infrastructure protection requirements continue to evolve.

Martin Talian, Director of Corporate Solutions at ESET, stated that energy storage systems have become a fundamental element of energy infrastructure and, therefore, must be designed with security in mind from the earliest stages.

He emphasised that cybersecurity should be an integral part of these solutions rather than an additional feature. According to him, CyberSec BESS represents an opportunity to leverage ESET’s expertise in protecting critical infrastructure, with the goal of creating an energy sector that is both efficient and resilient against current and future threats.

A New Approach to BESS Security

For his part, Oliver Garaj, Chief Executive Officer of EVC Group, highlighted that the security and resilience of energy infrastructure require a comprehensive, systemic approach rather than the isolated integration of individual technologies.

According to Garaj, the collaboration between the two companies combines engineering design, advanced energy technologies, and high cybersecurity standards, with the aim of creating a solution that stands out not only for its performance, but also for its security, transparency, and long-term operational reliability.

The ESET and EVC partnership reflects a broader trend in the European energy market: the integration of cybersecurity into the design of new energy infrastructure from the earliest stages. As the deployment of BESS accelerates and these systems become increasingly important for grid stability and the energy transition, protecting them from digital threats is expected to become a key criterion in the development of future generations of energy technologies.