The Strength of Israel's Cyber Defense System

• Israel's advanced technology has made it a prime target for cyber attacks from various entities like Hamas, Iran, and Hezbollah. This necessitates a strong defense infrastructure.
• The country faces countless cyber attacks every second due to its technological prowess.
• Israel effectively uses real-time data from numerous computers to combat the challenges of cyber warfare and defense.
• According to recent statistics, Israel successfully detects and blocks up to 19 million cyber attacks daily.
• The country has begun to segregate inputs from critical infrastructure to handle threats instantaneously.

A 24/7 Approach to Threat Management

• Israel operates a 24/7 hotline for reporting cyber attacks, ensuring timely action.
• The country also accepts reports via email, providing an alternative communication channel.
• Despite the absence of a national cyber defense law, Israel's cyber security ecosystem is highly effective and efficient.

What is IL-CERT?

Similar to the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team ( CERT-In ), which acts as the national agency for cyber security, IL-CERT (Israeli Cyber Emergency Response Team) serves as Israel’s civilian center for addressing Information Security and Cyber events.