Cyber security news israel

Here are some recent cyber security news from Israel:

Government and Military

• Israel's National Cyber Directorate (INCD) has launched a new initiative to enhance the country's cyber defense capabilities, including the establishment of a national cyber incident response team. (Source: Globes)
• The Israeli Defense Ministry has announced plans to invest NIS 1.5 billion (approximately $420 million) in cyber security over the next five years. (Source: Haaretz)

Companies and Startups

• CyberArk, an Israeli cybersecurity company, has announced a partnership with Google Cloud to provide secure access to cloud-based applications. (Source: PR Newswire)
• Check Point, another Israeli cybersecurity company, has launched a new threat prevention solution to detect and prevent advanced threats. (Source: Check Point)
• Israeli startup, Illusive Networks, has raised $17 million in funding to develop its deception technology for detecting and preventing cyber attacks. (Source: VentureBeat)

Incidents and Breaches

• Israel's Bank Leumi has reported a data breach affecting over 7,000 customers, with hackers stealing sensitive information including credit card numbers and personal details. (Source: The Jerusalem Post)
• The Israeli government has launched an investigation into a cyber attack on the country's national health insurance database, which was compromised in 2020. (Source: Haaretz)

Research and Development

• The Israeli government has announced plans to invest NIS 100 million (approximately $28 million) in research and development of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies for cybersecurity. (Source: Globes)
• The Hebrew University of Jerusalem has launched a new cybersecurity research center, which will focus on developing innovative solutions to combat cyber threats. (Source: The Jerusalem Post)

International Cooperation

• Israel has signed a cyber security agreement with the United States, aimed at enhancing cooperation and information sharing between the two countries. (Source: The Times of Israel)
• Israel has also signed a cyber security agreement with the European Union, aimed at strengthening cooperation and collaboration on cyber security issues. (Source: EU News)

These are just a few examples of recent cyber security news from Israel. The country is known for its strong cyber security industry and has become a hub for innovation and research in this field.