Hybrid Quantum-Safe Cryptography for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

Learn how to implement hybrid quantum-safe cryptography in electric vehicle charging infrastructure through a detailed examination of the DITM project's security upgrades. Explore the collaboration between TNO, NXP, and Infiniot to enhance the Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) with quantum-resistant security measures, including TLS handshake protocols and X.509 certificates. Discover the practical implementation on NXP "i.MX 8" boards that mirror real charging station hardware, and understand how the EnergyPod system optimizes EV charging while managing grid interactions. Examine various migration scenarios for transitioning to post-quantum cryptography, analyze the challenges encountered during protocol upgrades, and review the development of monitoring dashboards for real-time quantum-safe communication tracking. Gain insights into the technical setup, implementation process, and key lessons learned from migrating high-level protocols to hybrid post-quantum cryptography in critical energy infrastructure applications.