At Contel Smart Energy, we saw it coming…
The signs were clear: as renewable sites became more digital and data-driven, regulation on cybersecurity was bound to get tougher. Enough to look at the global trends. In Europe and beyond, cyberattacks on utilities surged by over 200% in 2023, while the average cost of a data breach in the energy sector is now estimated to range between $4.8M and $5.3M in 2025.
And now it’s here: the Israel Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has just issued new regulations requiring every renewable facility to securely receive and validate load profiles before they reach critical control systems. This means operators must encrypt and sign files, run them through a validation and “whitening” process, test in an isolated environment, and maintain full monitoring and audits.
We anticipated this shift. That’s why Energynie Validator is already available, providing a regulatory-ready validation channel that keeps sites compliant, resilient, and safe.
Energynie Validator delivers:
- Secure transfer of encrypted load profiles from the cloud to on-site systems.
- Dual validation – first for cybersecurity, then for data integrity.
- Automatic detection and quarantine of malicious or faulty files.
- Detailed feedback logs for operators, without exposing the site to external risks.
- Layered protection using advanced tools (AES encryption, SFTP, VPN, XDR, APP CONTROL).
With Energynie Validator by Contel Smart Energy, energy facilities can embrace digital innovation while staying compliant, and above all, protected.
We’re proud to lead this step forward in securing Israel’s energy digitalization journey.