Choosing the right platform for EV charging: a security guide for large-scale CPOs

In today’s EV charging ecosystem, CPOs face an increasingly complex environment. Large-scale CPOs must oversee platforms that power tens of thousands of charge stations, manage sensitive financial transactions, and comply with strict cybersecurity regulations. This becomes even more complicated across countries, where regulations, data protection laws, and grid requirements can differ widely. That is why security can’t be seen as a simple technical task anymore. It must be treated as a business priority that supports trust, operational continuity, and long-term scalability.

At Road, we work with some of the largest CPOs in the industry. With years of experience in IoT and cloud security, our leadership team has built the platform around one clear goal: keeping your business safe while helping you scale.

Building trust with verified credentials

A SaaS partner is entrusted with safeguarding networks, customer data, and financial transactions. True protection goes beyond promises: it must defend against fraud, misuse, and unauthorised access, and be proven through independent validation.

Large operators face these challenges every day. Some must manage legacy systems built over many years while also adding new technologies. Others work on public tenders with strict requirements or deliver complete solutions that need to adapt to changing conditions. They also need to give the right people access to data without putting security at risk. In this environment, security is not just technical. It is a foundation for trust, smooth operations, and growth.

At Road, we back this up with ISO 27001 certification, annual penetration tests by independent experts such as Securify BV, and yearly financial audits. Our platform has passed audits from operators, customers, and regulators alike, proving its ability to meet both compliance and operational needs. Most importantly, we treat security as a continuous process: one that requires constant monitoring, testing, and improvement to keep pace with industry change.

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Comprehensive security features built for scale

Trust is strengthened when security is built into daily operations. For CPOs managing large networks, this means having features that combine visibility, control, and protection. Road’s platform includes:

• Audit trails to capture and review every action across the platform;
• Single Sign-On (SSO) and multi-factor login for safer and easier access;
• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) to manage permissions across teams and partners;
• TLS encryption to secure all communication;
• AES256 encryption to protect data at rest;
• Secure APIs and developer tools to integrate with your infrastructure.

With these safeguards in place, operators can be confident that their networks remain transparent and protected as they scale.

Compliance with evolving regulations

A secure SaaS platform must adapt to new standards while safeguarding data and financial flows. Road ensures compliance by aligning with:

• Europe’s GDPR, California’s CCPA and Japan’s APPI to protect customer data in different markets;
• Breach reporting requirements designed for large operators;
• Eichrecht cryptographic signatures to validate power meter data and ensure accurate billing records;
• Financial transaction compliance such as AFIR and DSS.

With compliance built into the platform, operators can focus on growth while knowing regulatory demands are covered.

Security engrained in operations and product development

Security does not begin once the platform is live. It starts in the way software is designed and built. At Road, we apply DevSecOps practices that integrate security into every stage of development. Every line of code goes through senior engineer reviews, continuous integration pipelines run automated security tests, and vulnerabilities are monitored on an ongoing basis. By building security into our development process, we can deliver new features quickly while keeping the platform safe and reliable.

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  Download our cybersecurity checklist

Infrastructure and device protection at scale

A secure platform also depends on the strength of its infrastructure and the way connected devices are managed. At Road, we protect every layer of the system, from the cloud environment down to the charge stations. Every action within the infrastructure is logged in a way that cannot be changed, ensuring full traceability. All communication is shielded through Cloudflare and secured with TLS encryption. For hardware, we provide SIM-to-VPN tunnels that safeguard connections between stations and the platform. These measures ensure that networks remain resilient and reliable.

Scaling with confidence

Selecting a SaaS platform is one of the most critical decisions a large CPO can make. The right partner should not only provide the tools to operate and grow a charging network, but also prove that security, compliance, and resilience are embedded in every layer of the platform. Before making a choice, it helps to have a clear checklist to evaluate potential partners. Download the cybersecurity checklist for CPOs here.

At Road, we bring years of experience, proven certifications, and a culture of security-first development to help CPOs scale with confidence. Ready to take the next step? Contact us today to discover how Road can support your charging operations with enterprise-grade security and compliance.