Cybersecurity

Industrial fleet operators across ground support (GSE) environments face an increasingly complex cybersecurity landscape. Ransomware, data breaches, and emerging AI-driven attacks can disrupt operations, delay shipments or flights, and expose vulnerabilities in highly time-sensitive and visible environments. As fleets become more electrified and connected, cybersecurity is no longer optional. It is essential to maintaining operational continuity, safety, and customer trust.

Cybersecurity considerations for fleet charging infrastructure

For airport fleet managers, cybersecurity should be a core factor when selecting off-highway charging infrastructure. A targeted cyberattack would cause widespread downtime, impacting productivity, revenue, and service delivery. Chargers should not only perform well and deliver efficient charging but should also be built to withstand evolving cyber risks while maintaining system integrity and uptime.

From the beginning phases of product development, the Enatel team designs each product to be inherently secure with built-in security features that add protection from internal and external cyber threats. This guarantees that our battery chargers are cyber secure and can withstand a variety of cyberattacks. This secure by design approach ensures that security is fundamental to the product architecture rather than added later. By prioritising cybersecurity early, Enatel delivers charging solutions that remain resilient against a broad range of potential threats.

Compliance with international cybersecurity standards is a key part of this approach. Enatel chargers are tested in line with IEC 62443 and other global standards to ensure the safety, integrity, and availability of industrial systems. This includes independent third-party validation and ongoing annual testing to maintain compliance as both software and threat landscapes evolve. Real-world cyberattack simulations further verify system robustness before deployment. Security also extends beyond the charger itself to the wider connected ecosystem, supporting protection across digital platforms and infrastructure.

Richard Moore, Director of Engineering at Enatel said, “Ensuring that critical infrastructure products, such as off highway chargers, are cybersecurity compliant is essential to maintain the resilience and security of material handling businesses and airports. This is why Enatel focuses on complying our products to international standards and, further, undertaking third-party independent testing.”

Ongoing cybersecurity training ensures teams stay informed about emerging threats and best practices, helping build a proactive and consistent security culture across the organisation. Additional independent testing provides continued assurance that systems remain secure and compliant over time.

Cybersecurity is an ongoing commitment. As airside fleets become more connected and digitally integrated, the demand for secure, resilient charging infrastructure will continue to grow. By embedding cybersecurity into design, testing, and governance, Enatel enables fleet operators to protect critical assets while supporting safe, efficient, and uninterrupted operations.