ESMIG’s Vice President and CEO of Cuculus, René Böringer, features in the latest episode of Smart Talks with Jovan to discuss smart metering security and the evolving landscape of cybersecurity in smart metering.
In the first part of the interview, they take a deep dive into:
- Cybersecurity challenges for utility companies
- Success stories for strengthening security in utilities
- The ”meter first” approach
- The importance of system-wide resilience, spanning from backend systems and key management to organisational readiness
In the second part of the interview, René challenges the pace of regulation, advocates for true security-by-design, and highlights the urgency of preparing for quantum-era threats.
Watch both episodes and more on the Smart Talks with Jovan YouTube channel and check out a previous episode with ESMIG’s Managing Director, Tomás Llobet, here.