Cyber-threats dramatically increase in renewables: How can operators manage their risks? 

Recent major cyberattacks on European renewable assets reveal critical vulnerability and require resilience strategies. 

Cybersecurity is no longer optional for Asset Managers 

Under the NIS2 Directive, renewable asset owners bear legal liability for the consequences of cyberattacks on their systems, exposing them to significant criminal, financial, and regulatory risks. 

 Would you detect a cyber intrusion on your assets today… 

• How quickly could you respond? 

• Who is responsible for managing the incident? 

• Are you fully compliant with NIS2 requirements? 

  

Recent incidents highlight the severity of the threat and the trend accelerates: 

• 2026: CyberAv3ngers malware compromised internet-facing PLC/SCADA systems, which led to falsified data across distributed solar and storage sites, undermining operational trust and decision-making. 

• 2025: DynoWiper malware leveraged unpatched VPNs to cut remote control of 30+ wind and solar farms in Poland. 

• 2024: Supply chain breach within Spanish Utility exposed sensitive customer data, proving third parties can be a critical entry point. 

• 2023: Firewall vulnerabilities enabled unauthenticated access to Industrial Control Systems (ICS). 

• 2022: Large-scale attacks disrupted monitoring of 5,800 turbines and disconnected 2,000 from control systems. 

• 2020–2019: Malware and DoS attacks enabled remote control takeover and disconnected >500 MW from the grid. 

Even a single vulnerability can triggercascading operational, financial, and reputational damage across your entire renewable portfolio. 

The question is perhaps no longer “if” but “when” it will happen to you? 

• Cyber threats in the energy sector are increasing. 

• Regulations are tightening. 

• Systems are becoming more complex. 

WPO CyberShield takes your asset portfolio to the right level of preparation and compliance. 

This is why WPO created CyberShield 

Cybersecurity is a core component of WPO’s asset management capabilities. 

CyberShield was designed specifically to address our Client’s new obligations under the NIS2 regulatory framework.  

Not as a theoretical framework. But as operational, turnkey service.  

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What it means in practice? 

CyberShield ensures that, if an incident happens: 

• You maintain full visibility over your assets, and continuous monitoring (24/7 SOC) 

• You can respond immediately to an incident 

• You meet NIS-2 regulatory requirements 

Implementing WPO CyberShield to your assets 

• We integrate cybersecurity into your existing operations 

• We centralize responsibilities under one trusted partner 

• We provide a scalable and cost-efficient approach across your portfolio 

No complexity. No fragmentation. No blind spots. 

Asset Management extended to Cybersecurity Management. 

A natural extension of our Asset Manager’s role 

CyberShield simply extends this responsibility to what is now critical: Protecting your assets against cyber-risk, ensuring your compliance to NIS2. 

What we do next? 

Let’s discuss your business case  

WPO is currently deploying CyberShield across several asset portfolios across Europe. Why not yours?  

To discuss your level of exposure and to upgrade the cybersecurity levels of your assets contact us now.  

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