Actelis Fortifies European Gas Grid Amid Heightened Cyber Threats

SUNNYVALE, CA – January 30, 2026 – Actelis Networks announced it has secured a significant expansion order of approximately $150,000 from a major European natural gas operator, signaling a deepening partnership aimed at modernizing and securing thousands of kilometers of critical energy infrastructure. The deal, a follow-on to an initial deployment in October 2023, underscores a growing trend across Europe to harden essential services against a volatile landscape of sophisticated cyber threats.

This expansion is more than a routine technology upgrade; it represents a crucial validation of Actelis' unique approach in a high-stakes environment. The customer, an unnamed transmission system operator managing a vast high-pressure gas pipeline network, is leveraging the company's solutions to enhance real-time monitoring and bolster its defenses. The move comes as energy grids are increasingly recognized as prime targets for state-sponsored attacks and cybercrime, pushing operators to adopt more resilient and cyber-hardened technologies to ensure national security and uninterrupted service.

A New Frontline in Cybersecurity for Energy

The European energy sector is operating under unprecedented pressure. Geopolitical tensions have transformed critical infrastructure into a digital battleground. According to cybersecurity agencies across the continent, including Germany's Federal Office for Information Security (BSI), energy companies are top-tier targets for state-sponsored espionage, ransomware gangs seeking financial gain, and hacktivists aiming to cause disruption. The geographically dispersed and often remote nature of natural gas pipelines makes them particularly vulnerable to both physical and cyber-physical attacks that could manipulate operational systems like SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition).

This escalating threat environment is compounded by stringent new regulations. The European Union's updated Network and Information Security Directive (NIS2), which came into effect in late 2024, imposes strict cybersecurity obligations on "operators of essential services," a category that explicitly includes the oil and gas sector. The directive mandates comprehensive risk management, robust security measures, and swift incident reporting. Crucially, NIS2 introduces personal accountability for executive board members, making the implementation of verified IT security not just a corporate priority but a legal necessity. This regulatory pressure is a powerful catalyst for modernization, compelling operators to move beyond legacy systems and invest in solutions that can meet today's security standards.

The Hybrid Solution to a Legacy Problem

At the heart of the Actelis deployment is an innovative technological approach that sidesteps one of the biggest hurdles in infrastructure modernization: cost and time. The prospect of replacing thousands of kilometers of existing copper wiring with new fiber-optic cable is a logistical and financial nightmare for many operators. Actelis' hybrid fiber-copper technology provides a pragmatic alternative.

Their solution allows for the transmission of high-speed, fiber-grade data over existing copper network infrastructure. This enables the rapid deployment of modern monitoring and control systems without the disruptive and expensive civil engineering work associated with laying new fiber. For the European gas operator, this means gaining instant, secure connectivity to remote assets. The upgrade supports the real-time measurement of critical operational data, including tank levels, gas temperature, flow rates, and overall system integrity, which are vital for quality control and maintenance.

Beyond speed and cost-efficiency, the system is engineered for resilience. Actelis emphasizes its "Cyber Aware Networking" initiative, which integrates advanced end-to-end encryption at the device, transmission, and management layers. This multi-layered defense is designed to protect against a range of cyberattacks, from data interception and jamming to denial-of-service attacks that could cripple network communications. The hardware itself is also environmentally hardened, built to withstand the harsh conditions often found in remote industrial locations, ensuring reliability where it matters most.

Validating a Foothold in a Critical Market

While the $150,000 order value is modest in the context of multi-billion dollar energy projects, its strategic importance for Actelis is substantial. As a follow-on order, it serves as a powerful vote of confidence from a major player in the European energy market. Repeat business is a key indicator of customer satisfaction and successful initial implementation, suggesting the technology is delivering on its promises and paving the way for potential future expansions across the operator's extensive network.

This win contributes to Actelis' notable growth trajectory. The company reported a 38% increase in annual revenue for 2024, reaching $7.8 million. While still navigating the path to profitability, such strategic wins in high-value sectors are crucial for building market credibility and demonstrating a clear return on investment to both customers and investors.

"This expansion order validates our position in the critical energy infrastructure market and demonstrates the value customers derive from our solutions in protecting and modernizing essential homeland security systems," said Tuvia Barlev, Chairman and CEO of Actelis Networks, in the company's press release. "Our ability to deliver cyber-hardened, rapid deployment connectivity over existing infrastructure allows operators to achieve modernization goals efficiently while meeting stringent security requirements. This follow-on order reflects our customer's confidence in our technology and their commitment to expanding deployment across their network."

Strategic Partnerships Powering European Expansion

Executing complex projects in the European critical infrastructure market requires deep local expertise. Actelis is navigating this landscape through a long-standing collaboration with its German-based partner, denk-stein:net GmbH. This strategic partnership is instrumental in the deployment for the natural gas operator.

denk-stein:net GmbH provides on-the-ground implementation, sales, and support across a key region that includes Germany, Austria, Hungary, and Switzerland. Such partnerships are vital for technology companies looking to penetrate foreign markets, as local experts can better navigate regional regulations, understand nuanced customer requirements, and provide the responsive support that is non-negotiable when dealing with national infrastructure. This collaboration allows Actelis to effectively scale its operations and ensures that its advanced technology is deployed successfully, reinforcing its reputation as a reliable partner in securing Europe's energy future.