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$100 million fund to invest in Israeli healthcare startups

Marius Nacht, co-founder of Israeli computer security firm Check Point, has raised $100 million for a new fund to invest in Israeli healthcare startups. He is hoping for the emergence of another Teva or the equivalent of a Check Point … Continue reading

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Technology and Torah

Software company Ravtech in Bnei Brak outsources its services to Check Point and Citibank. It is staffed by Jewish ultra-Orthodox married men aged 25 to 35. They first complete a 12-month course run by Avratech in English, math, computer studies … Continue reading

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Israeli cyber firms get their act together

Good to see two Israeli hi-tech companies getting together to enhance cybersecurity.  Check Point is installing Mellanox’s 40GbE adapter cards in its 15000 and 23000 series security appliances in order to discover malicious behavior before it enters the network. http://ir.mellanox.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=973968

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Israel’s Edge

A new book “Israel’s Edge: The Story of the IDF’s Most Elite Unit – Talpiot”, features the elite soldiers who are taught not just how to fight, but also how to think.  Talpiot’s graduates have created cutting-edge businesses including Check … Continue reading

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Exposing a security flaw at Ebay

Israeli cyber-security firm Check Point has discovered a serious flaw in online e-commerce giant eBay’s security, allowing hackers and cyber criminals to use malicious code to target users and steal their online information. http://www.jns.org/news-briefs/2016/2/3/israeli-firm-uncovers-ebay-security-flaw#.VrIKArIrLIU=

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Increase in Israeli cyber security exports

Exports of Israeli cybersecurity software and services grew by 10% in 2015 from their previous $3 billion value in 2014. There are 300 Israeli cybersecurity companies, led by Check Point which has a $14.2 billion valuation. http://www.globes.co.il/en/article-israel-solidifies-its-standing-as-cyber-power-1001095258

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More security for European airports

The AI-powered prohibited items detection software (APIDS) from Israel’s SeeTrue (see here previously) has been integrated into the advanced CT security checkpoint systems of Smiths Detection. It will shortly be certified by the European Civil Aviation Conference. https://www.smithsdetection.com/press-releases/smiths-detection-accelerates-partnership-with-seetrue/

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Predicting response to cancer therapy

Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors (ICIs) are successful in 40% of cancer patients but are invasive and time-consuming. Scientists at Israel’s Technion Institute have developed a tool that predicts the response based on the metabolic activity in the immune system cells. (See … Continue reading

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She just can’t stop

I was surprised to see this on the BBC. Praise for a woman (Yael Noy) whose heads the organization “Road to Recovery” group of Israeli volunteers. Despite Oct 7, Yael drives sick Palestinian Arabs – mostly children – from security … Continue reading

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Better security at railway stations

Israel Railways is integrating the AI-powered security screening system from Israel’s SeeTrue (see here previously) at checkpoints in Israel’s largest stations where more than 1,000 bags are screened every hour. https://www.prnewswire.com/il/news-releases/seetrues-ai-automatic-detection-sets-a-new-standard-in-urban-security-screening-301987540.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGAcuqPZo_4

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