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How Improving EV Charging Infrastructure

Can Bolster US Cybersecurity Measures

By Elaina Farnsworth, Co-founder & CEO — SkillFusion

The surging popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) is marking a strong push toward overall sustainability for
the United States. However, as EV adoption becomes more widespread, the need for a reliable and
secure EV charging infrastructure becomes more apparent.

EV charging stations are increasing their capabilities year by year, such as expanded power delivery
systems and better networking and sharing of data analytics. As innovations surrounding the
electrification of transportation continue to emerge, concern over the political, economic, and logistical
risks associated with cyberattacks grows.

Cybercriminals are becoming savvier, and attacks that target EV charging stations can affect crucial
services from the supply chain to medical services. Securing the EV charging infrastructure and assuring
that the new EV-aligned workforce has training in cybersecurity specifics will be necessary considerations
to keep the EV revolution going and strengthen the country’s trust in the EV charging network.

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