Overview

• The Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) warns that Germany's increasingly decentralized energy supply creates more targets for cyberattacks.
• Small power plants and wind farms, often less secure than larger operators, are particularly vulnerable, according to BSI chief Claudia Plattner.
• Germany's critical infrastructure remains stable and safer than in previous years, but further investments in IT security are necessary to address emerging threats.
• Digitalization of the energy sector is essential but must be accompanied by robust cybersecurity measures to mitigate risks.
• Germany is a key target for cyberattacks from states like China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran, driven by its economic and geopolitical significance.