The School of Computer Science is pleased to present...
Securing Electric Vehicle Charging Sessions using Blockchain
MSc Thesis Proposal by: Rajveer Kaur
Date: Friday, 02 August 2024
Time: 1:30 pm
Location: Essex Hall, Room 122
Abstract:
The rapid proliferation of Electric Vehicles (EVs) has created an increasing need for advanced systems to manage charging sessions effectively, ensuring security, transparency, and efficiency. ISO15118 is the international standard that defines the charging communication protocols between the charging station and the electric vehicle. These protocols are prone to critical security vulnerabilities and threats when implemented without considering security measures. Charging sessions are not securely managed in the defined set of communication protocols by this standard. The critical security vulnerability lies in the ISO 15118 session resumption, as the previously authenticated SessionID is sufficient for resuming the session. The impact of this resumption can vary from critical to catastrophic for the EV user, EV operators and the power grid based on how the session is session communication misused.
To prevent the session resumption attack, we propose a blockchain-based charging session management for managing EV charging sessions that ensures the integrity of the session data and prevents impersonation of the original EV to resume charging. Our proposed session management approach securely records, verifies and manages session transactions related to EV charging between the electric vehicle and the charger point. It provides a secure and transparent ecosystem for all stakeholders, including EV owners, SECCs, and CPOs.
Keywords: Electric Vehicles, Charging Sessions, Blockchain, Security, Transparency, Energy Management.
Thesis Committee:
Internal Reader: Dr. Arunita Jaekel
External Reader: Dr. Narayan Kar
Advisor: Dr. Ikjot Saini