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Israel attends Arab cyber conference

Israel participated in the inaugural Arab International Cybersecurity Exhibition and Conference in Manama, Bahrain (Dec 6 – 8). It joined the UAE, Morocco, Kuwait, Oman, and other countries. Israel’s National Cyber Directorate head Gabi Portnoy also led a joint workshop. … Continue reading

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Joint US-Israel cybersecurity projects

The US-Israel BIRD Foundation, the US Department of Homeland Security and the Israel National Cyber Directorate are awarding $1.5 million grants to joint US-Israeli approved projects that improve cyber protection and resilience of critical infrastructure and economies of both countries. … Continue reading

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Cybersecurity agreement with Morocco

The Israel National Cyber Directorate has signed a cybersecurity cooperation agreement with Morocco in Rabat – the first cyber-defense accord between the two countries since the start of relations last year. It covers operations, R&D and the sharing of information … Continue reading

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International cyber defense exercise

In a cyber defense exercise, organized by the US Army’s Cyber Center of Excellence, five IDF teams competed against nearly 60 teams from 13 countries. It was Israel’s first exercise coordinated by the IDF’s Cyber Defense Directorate and proved to … Continue reading

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New cybersecurity incubator in Be’er Sheva

Israel’s OurCrowd has launched its Labs/08 incubator in Be’er Sheva. Like Jerusalem’s Labs/02, it supports software startups focusing on massive data emanating from 5G. Labs/08 is partnering with Soroka University Medical Center and the Israel National Cyber Directorate. https://blog.ourcrowd.com/who-are-israels-frontrunners-for-a-major-exit-or-ipo-according-to-globes/#more-27733

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Cybersecurity training for autistic students

Israel’s National Cyber Directorate and the Welfare and Social Services Ministry have opened a cybersecurity training course for students with disabilities. The first to benefit are 16 students on the autism spectrum. The two-month course includes mentoring and will lead … Continue reading

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Israel hosts OECD security forum

Israel’s National Cyber Directorate hosted the 2021 Global Forum on Digital Security for Prosperity, an online conference of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The 3-day virtual event began on June 7 with some 40 speakers from 60 … Continue reading

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An inside look at the INCD

The INCD – Israel’s National Cyber Directorate (reported here previously) is the government body charged with ensuring that Israel is defended against the myriad of cyber threats that lurk across our networks. It is the Iron Dome equivalent of the … Continue reading

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Secret Prize-winners

The Jewish state’s highest security prize – the Israel Defense Prize – has been awarded to 4 projects involving Mossad, Israel Security Agency, IDF Unit 8200 and C4I Corps, National Cyber Division, Military Intelligence Directorate & Unit 81, MAFAT, the … Continue reading

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