Swiss smart EV charging station maker Juice Technology has secured ISO 27001 certification for its portable EV charging stations and software.

“Our robust, systematic software orientation and associated approaches of software first and security-by-design set us apart from other firms in the industry,” said Christoph Erni, CEO of Juice Technology. “The security aspect is an inherent part of our product planning and development.”

By certifying to ISO/IEC 27001, the company is underscoring the value it places on delivering compliant and physically secure charging stations, to ensure resilience from the threat of cyber-security attacks that can become a risk to EV charging infrastructure just as they are in other critical infrastructure industries.

“A lot of vending machines are better protected than charging stations,” said Thomas Köhler, member of the board of directors of Juice Technology. “The possibilities for cyber attack are many and varied, and not very complex, either. An attacker can cull or manipulate data in poorly secured electronics, and thereby take control of the system and misuse it for all kinds of criminal activities.”

Compliance with the international standard ISO/IEC 27001 is considered the most important cyber-security certification worldwide. It demonstrates that measures for ensuring information security and data protection have been implemented, and are regularly monitored and reviewed.

This proof is important to businesses involved in high levels of innovation, as their intellectual property is their actual capital. Yet, information security is a matter of concern for the company’s entire network. Ultimately, business partners, customers, investors and the users of services and charging infrastructure can trust that Juice is handling their data securely and compliantly.

“The far-reaching consequences of cyber attacks can be devastating,” said Erni. “Besides the damage or even loss of data or failure of computers and entire systems, company operational processes are adversely impacted. The resultant loss of productivity can be dramatic, not to mention the damage to the company’s image.”

Juice approaches EV charging security with a comprehensive, holistic concept that addresses not only mechanical security, but also application security and data security in equal measure.

Juice Technology’s products include AC and DC charging stations ranging from lightweight portable devices to large, fast-chargers. It has been a major player in the market for portable 22kW charging stations since 2014.