The European Network for Cyber Security (ENCS) has welcomed ELES, the transmission system operator from Slovenia, as a new member.
This collaboration aims to enhance the protection of Europe’s electricity grid against the increasing threat of cyber incidents.
As part of the network, ELES will benefit from shared threat intelligence, specialised training, and technical expertise, strengthening its capabilities in detecting and responding to cyber threats impacting Slovenia’s high-voltage networks.
Growing pressure on grid operators
This strategic partnership occurs amidst escalating challenges for Europe’s grid operators
This strategic partnership occurs amidst escalating challenges for Europe’s grid operators.
The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) in its Threat Landscape 2025 report highlights how operational technology, essential for electricity networks, faces more frequent and sophisticated cyber threats.
With nation-state cyber activities on the rise and consumer-connected devices enlarging the attack surface, there is an urgent need for coordinated efforts to secure critical infrastructure.
Anjos Nijk, Managing Director of ENCS, stated, “Europe’s power systems are only as strong as their weakest link. ELES’s new membership strengthens our joint defenses and brings valuable regional expertise to the table. As Slovenia’s grid underpins stability across Central Europe, their participation will help drive the shared strategies and capabilities needed to counter evolving cyber threats.”
Collaborative grid cybersecurity initiatives
Gorazd Rolih, SOC Manager at ELES, emphasised, “Grid cybersecurity is a team effort. Joining ENCS allows us to both contribute to and benefit from Europe-wide collaboration, sharing intelligence, best practices and operational insights that make every member stronger. Together, we look forward to building the resilience our energy systems needs for the future.”
The inclusion of ELES in ENCS follows the 8th annual Cybersecurity Forum in Brussels, organised by ENCS alongside partners like E.DSO, EE-ISAC, and ENISA. The event attracted over 200 leaders from the energy and cybersecurity sectors, underlining the pressing need to incorporate cybersecurity measures in emerging technologies and to foster cooperative strategies across Europe’s electricity networks.
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