Sustainable Fleet Technology Webinar Series: Identifying Vulnerabilities and Work Continuity During Crisis-Handout: Identifying Vulnerabilities and Work Continuity During Crisis

Handout: Identifying Vulnerabilities and Work Continuity During Crisis

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The "Cybersecurity & Fleet Technology" conference on February 26, 2026, focused on challenges and advancements in cybersecurity related to fleet management, electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure, and connected vehicle technologies. Key themes included the integration of secure, scalable connectivity and cybersecurity throughout EV and fleet systems, adherence to evolving standards, and risk management for connected vehicles and charging infrastructure.<br /><br />Garrett B. DeBease of Everged presented on the company's fully integrated energy infrastructure platform, combining electrification, renewables, autonomous tech, and secure connectivity. Everged deploys ultra-secure private 5G ORAN networks with government-grade cybersecurity, enabling low-latency, resilient communications critical for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), predictive maintenance, and grid balancing.<br /><br />Bill Pugh highlighted the expanding attack surface in connected fleets, emphasizing that vehicles with modems are network endpoints vulnerable to cyber threats. He reviewed applicable standards such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0, NIST guides for operational technology security, IEEE and ISO/SAE standards like ISO/SAE 21434 for vehicle cybersecurity, and UNECE regulations requiring OEM cybersecurity management and secure software updates.<br /><br />Andrea Amico of Privacy4Cars underscored vehicle data privacy risks during vehicle remarketing, sharing incidents where residual data enabled unauthorized access and harassment. She advocated for patented data deletion and privacy disclosure tools to manage data risks across the vehicle lifecycle.<br /><br />Cyrus Mokhtari from EV-SEG/Chargevue discussed EV charging as a critical, networked infrastructure system with vulnerabilities often due to governance gaps rather than sophisticated attacks. He noted progress in OEM-level security (secure boot, signed firmware, encrypted communications) and stressed the need for shared accountability among OEMs, network providers, site hosts, and operators. Key recommendations included strict credential management, segmented networks, firmware update controls, and strong incident response plans. As EV charging infrastructure matures into an asset class, long-term operational resilience and cybersecurity governance are paramount.<br /><br />The conference closed with discussions on best practices for fleet cybersecurity, the importance of integrating security into procurement, and ongoing webinars covering law enforcement vehicles, natural disaster readiness, and cost-effective charging solutions. Overall, the event emphasized holistic cybersecurity strategies, standards compliance, and emerging technologies to safeguard connected fleets and EV infrastructure in an increasingly digital, electrified transportation ecosystem.

Keywords

Cybersecurity

Fleet Technology

Electric Vehicle Infrastructure

Connected Vehicles

5G ORAN Networks

NIST Cybersecurity Framework

ISO/SAE 21434

Vehicle Data Privacy

EV Charging Security

Cybersecurity Governance