METAS Certification required in Switzerland
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In accordance with the Electricity Supply Ordinance, from the 1st of January 2020, a new smart metering security scheme will come into force in Switzerland.
Power companies shall procure smart metering devices only which have been examined and certified for data security following the requirements of the above-mentioned security scheme. Manufacturers have to apply for certification according to the Prüfmethodologie, inspection is to be done by independent laboratories.
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Checklist for Swiss Smart Metering Cybersecurity Evaluations
Checklist for Swiss Smart Metering Cybersecurity Evaluations
Get your FREE A-Z supporting material for smart meter security standards. Learn more about the Swiss METAS data security evaluation projects of smart metering devices.
Swiss Smart Metering Data Security pre-evaluation process infographics
Swiss Smart Metering Data Security pre-evaluation process infographics
This downloadable infographics introduces you to the Swiss Smart Metering data security pre-assessment process of METAS certification.
Swiss Smart Metering Data Security official evaluation process infographics
Swiss Smart Metering Data Security official evaluation process infographics
This downloadable infographics introduces you to Swiss Smart Metering data security evaluation process of METAS certification.
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