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Thousands arrive as Cybertech Global opens

Participants from around the globe came to Tel Aviv to enjoy the first day of the Cybertech Global, which features a large exhibit hall and many international networking opportunities. Cybertech Global in pictures – Day 1

IsraelDefense | 28/01/2020 Contact author

Yossi Tal. Photo: by CITI

Yossi Tal Takes Charge at Citi’s Cyber Security R&D Center

Financial institution’s appointment of new head of innovation center in Israel seen as latest demonstration of growing focus on cyber defense in the banking industry. The move comes as Citi’s Global Cyber Security Innovation Lab launches a large-scale recruitment campaign to fill positions in key fields  

IsraelDefense | 27/01/2020 Contact author

A Hezbollah tunnel, neutralized by the IDF during Operation Northern Shield. Photo: IDF Spokesperson

“Our actions deter Hezbollah”

Special Report: More than a year after operation “Northern Shield”, the IDF is continuing to monitor the possible resurgence of the tunnel threat. “Today the firepower is a million times more powerful, and in a second we can burn everything that is happening on the other side,” an IDF source tells Israel Defense

IsraelDefense | 27/01/2020 Contact author

F-35 fighter jets. Photo: Lockheed Martin

F-35 Integrated in US Live-Fire, Multiple Target Drill

The demonstration of the advanced fighter’s capabilities to serve as an airborne sensor that gathers, analyzes and shares information with joint forces is seen as a “milestone”. Last month’s integration of the F-35 with a US Army command system enabled forces to more accurately monitor, assess and respond to the situation

IsraelDefense | 23/01/2020 Contact author

Soldiars of the Nahal brigade in the simulator

Preliminary Reconnaissance

The IDF Nahal Brigade has recently introduced a cutting-edge simulator intended to provide a tool for the assessment and selection course the Brigade holds for new candidates for their reconnaissance battalion. "The idea is to simulate challenges that may be encountered on the battlefield"  

IsraelDefense | 19/01/2020 Contact author

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OSINT: The key to cracking AML/CTF investigations

Financial institutions are vulnerable to attacks by individuals and groups who hide their identity using sophisticated methods. OSINT tools can be useful for obtaining unique intelligence and helping protect the time and resources of financial institutions

IsraelDefense | 13/01/2020 Contact author

An infantry soldier with a Spike SR missile. Photo: Rafael

Video: Watch Rafael’s Spike SR Demo

The Israeli defense systems developer’s missile was designed to be a more maneuverable, lightweight anti-tank weapon for infantry forces

IsraelDefense | 13/01/2020 Contact author

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Fighting the Insider Threat

Organizations possessing massive amounts of sensitive information are fighting leaks initiated by employees. Meet the technology that makes it possible to identify insider threats in real time and prevent serious damage  

IsraelDefense | 5/01/2020 Contact author

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The Danger: Critical Damage to Hospital Systems

While awareness of cyber threats to hospital IT systems is on the rise, attacks against the OT systems of medical centers are not given sufficient attention even though they pose a direct threat to human lives. Special review of the relevant risks and possible solutions  

IsraelDefense | 2/01/2020 Contact author