Kempower has released technical details about the cybersecurity architecture of its ChargEye charging station management system. The company reports this is the first time it has publicly shared information about the security foundations of ChargEye, which is developed and designed exclusively in Finland by Kempower’s internal engineering team.
ChargEye’s software development lifecycle is certified under the ISO 27001 standard for information security management. Kempower says it was first granted ISO 27001 certification in 2024 and, following a recent audit, has retained certification for the second consecutive year. The certification recognizes Kempower’s practices in cybersecurity, data protection, risk management, and staff training.
ChargEye’s data handling complies with the European Union General Data Protection Regulation. Full in-house development allows Kempower to maintain security oversight and introduce updates rapidly. The company notes that ChargEye follows Open Web Application Security Project best practices to counter common software vulnerabilities. A technical highlight is the use of Vehicle-to-Grid Public Key Infrastructure (V2G PKI) encryption, which secures two-way communication between electric vehicles and the power grid. This feature positions ChargEye to support future smart energy systems by enabling secure charging and discharging operations.
The platform offers continuous monitoring, a stated uptime above 99 percent, and a formal incident response procedure. Kempower regularly engages in “Hack Day” events, where ethical hackers attempt to breach its systems, and it conducts frequent third-party security audits to identify and address vulnerabilities.
“We believe cybersecurity is a shared responsibility – and that starts with openness,” said Mikko Veikkolainen, VP, Innovations and Research at Kempower. “By sharing information of the cybersecurity of ChargEye, we wish to inspire the whole EV charging industry to pay attention to cybersecurity of EV charging technology. The safety of EV charging infrastructure becomes more and more critical, as the EV adoption evolves.”
Source: Kempower
