Establishment of a centre for secure energy informatics

As part of this project, the Centre for Secure Energy Informatics (CSE) was established as the successor organization to the Josef Ressel Centre for User-oriented Smart Grid Privacy, Security and Control (2013 - 2017). Together with corporate and research partners, the CSE researches the digitalization of future energy systems and their protection against external attackers and data misuse.

A central goal was the implementation of a trustworthy ICT infrastructure. IT security, data protection and functionality were harmonized in order to protect sensitive consumer data from unauthorized access and at the same time ensure efficient energy distribution. Strategies were also developed to ensure the stability and efficiency of the grid despite the variable feed-in of renewable energy sources.

The project was developed in close cooperation with regional partners such as Salzburg Research Forschungsgesellschaft, Salzburg AG, Salzburg Netz GmbH and Salzburg Wohnbau GmbH.

With its contribution to the digitalization of the energy industry, the project supported the modernization of critical infrastructures and thus the energy transition. It provided valuable insights for the further development of secure energy IT solutions.

The research project developed into a permanent research group within the Salzburg University of Applied Sciences, which continues to actively promote the topic of secure energy informatics.