Israeli cybersecurity

State audit warns Israel’s cyber preparedness gaps threaten economy and security

Israel entered the Israel-Hamas war with major cyber-preparedness gaps, including delayed legislation, limited cabinet oversight, and weak readiness among key economic bodies.

ON THE front line of the cyber war, Israel has become one of the world’s most targeted countries for cyberattacks, with state-backed hackers increasingly using AI to probe government networks, companies, and critical infrastructure.
A Metro bus with FIFA Log Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee advertising in downtown Los Angeles, California, May 27, 2026; illustrative.

Iranian intel. ministry-linked group behind LA public transport cyberattack, Israeli firm finds

An illustration of a cyber board with an Israel flag.

Critical vulnerabilities left government systems, sensitive data, open to cyberattacks during war

Israeli-founded Surf AI launches with $57m to help enterprises automate security operations.

Surf AI raises $57 million for AI platform built for security teams


Microsoft acquires IoT/OT security leader CyberX

CyberX’s behavioral analytics platform integrates with Azure security to deliver end-to-end security across managed and unmanaged IoT devices, the company says

CyberX CEO Omer Schneider

Israel at the vanguard of counter-terrorism

Dr. Boaz Ganor on training the next generation of counter-terrorism experts

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu chats with Dr. Ganor

Israel's XM Cyber earns European Commission seal of excellence

XM Cyber's platform enables enterprises to see their network from the eyes of the attacker, showing all hidden attack vectors that can go under the radar of most protective measures.

XM Cyber CEO Noam Erez

Cyber consulting co. Sygnia opens APAC headquarters in Singapore

The move is expected to further strengthen the company's support of its clients in the region so they can proactively defeat attacks within their networks and build their cyber resilience

Computer code and an Israeli flag

Check Point survey: while COVID-19 may fade, cyber effects will persist

Findings: 75% of IT and security professionals fear further increase in cyber-attacks and exploits as they start to re-open offices

Gil Shwed

New challenges make digital overhaul essential for IDF, general says

The IDF is providing soldiers with skills that enable them to apply advanced technologies and techniques to the operational environment, thus boosting superiority on the battlefield.

Female IDF soldier in the J6/C4I Cyber Defense Directorate.

The breakout of a new kind of war

The recent cyberattack against water supply installations in Israel, attributed to Iran, is an incident of global security significance whose importance cannot be overstated. Why?

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The top 5 questions organizations should ask about their VPN connections

With many organizations now relying almost entirely on VPN services, it's more important than ever to make sure that VPN servers are up to date and tightly configured.


The weakest link: cyber risks during the coronavirus crisis

Employee education on the matter of cyber threats is essential and crucial for the safety of the organization’s network and property.

Guy Dagan. Photo: Miki Schauder

Israel's Nanox Wins Additional $20 Million in Funding from SK Telecom

The Israeli company's futuristic, full-body scanning system is seen as making a real difference for early detection of diseases such as cancer.