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Malaga, November 28, 2022.

DEKRA launches the first cybersecurity certification program for all types of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) and becomes the first company in the world to offer a special certification seal for cybersecurity

DEKRA is the first company in the world to offer a certification program to assess and demonstrate compliance with the safety requirements of electric vehicle charging stations. DEKRA Seal, DEKRA's certification seal, will confirm that electric vehicle charging stations electric vehicles are safe and comply with DEKRA's new cybersecurity certification program. DEKRA launches the first cybersecurity certification program for all types of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) and becomes the first company in the world to offer a special certification seal for cybersecurity. This comprehensive certification program is based on well-known international cybersecurity standards, such as ETSI EN 303 645 or IEC 62443, and aims to help manufacturers ensure that their EVSE products are ready to use security solutions and address cybersecurity threats. most important and widespread security. Certified products will have the DEKRA Seal, a seal that confirms that the charger has been tested by DEKRA and meets cybersecurity requirements. This new certification program complements DEKRA's end-to-end testing and certification services to ensure the safety, reliability and interoperability of all types of EVSE."A safe and secure electric vehicle charging infrastructure is crucial to enable the uptake of electric mobility and support the growth of electric vehicles on the road Our approach to charging station trials is based on a 360 degree view where we assess for example safety, EMC and RF and digital communication as major elements. With the importance of secure communication between charging stations, electric vehicles and the back-office, cybersecurity is becoming a vital aspect," said Vincent Roes, Vice President and Head strategic development of DEKRA's Service Division Product Testing. Leveraging its leadership position in the product testing market electric vehicle charging stations, DEKRA has developed a cybersecurity certification program based on well-known international standards. This certification program offers a comprehensive security solution for products and covers 3 levels of security."Manufacturers and operators of electric vehicle charging stations demand a security foundation that complies with current and future regulations. The certification program of DEKRA's cybersecurity offers a solution to this demand and will contribute to an agile and secure deployment of this new mobility reality, operating safely and protecting the privacy of users", said Rubén Lirio, head of Business Line Cybersecurity of the Service Division Product Testing at DEKRA. In addition to cybersecurity testing and certification services, DEKRA provides additional services for electric vehicle charging stations, offering the widest scope of testing for electric vehicle supply equipment and the most comprehensive laboratory scope industry accreditations and recognitions. End-to-end evaluation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure is one of the unique capabilities of DEKRA, which offers services for the electric vehicle as well as the charging station and back office. End-to-end testing is the most comprehensive type of testing for the EV charging ecosystem and includes assessment of interoperability, compliance, electrical safety, wireless, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), reliability, performance and now cybersecurity as well. DEKRA has testing and certification labs in multiple locations, including the Netherlands, the US and China, supporting customers around the world to ensure products are secure and interoperable .To learn more about DEKRA's electric mobility services, visit the website and watch DEKRA's electric mobility video series.

Contact Contact name: Antonio Vizcaíno Contact description: Head of Sales Carrier Services and Cybersecurity Contact telephone number: 34952619407