AI in Cybersecurity

OpenAI commits $1 billion to cyberdefense effort amid growing AI safety scrutiny

OpenAI on Thursday, alongside the cybersecurity initiative, also unveiled Astra, a new AI model it described as its most capable yet but said can at times attempt to evade human monitoring.

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI.
Huskeys, a company founded in 2025 by two IDF's Unit 8200 graduates, announced a $27 million investment.

Blackstone leads investment in Israeli cybersecurity firm fighting AI traffic threat

US  President Donald Trump departs after unveiling his Ratepayer Protection Pledge, aimed at shielding households from electricity costs tied to the AI boom, at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) headquarters in Washington, D.C., US, July 23, 2026.

Trump’s tech ties come under bipartisan fire following limited response to AI agents going rogue

A quantum computer and an Israeli flag. Ilustrative.

National AI Directorate announces 'Project Nexus' to develop, build quantum computer in Israel


Should Israel risk security to share its cyber technology with the rest of the world? - opinion

The world needs Israeli cyber technologies - the challenge is to find the right balance between realizing economic potential and maintaining national security.

 An illustrative image of an Israeli using security programs on a computer.

Israeli cybersecurity funding doubles in 2024, outperforms global markets, non-profit finds

Startup Nation Central's 2025 Cybersecurity Spotlight examined why Israeli cybersecurity firms are performing so well, highlighting various strengths that differentiate them from global competitors.

 Israeli cyber security; illustration.

New cybersecurity partnership aims to improve incident response readiness

The collaboration will combine Redpoint's response services with Cytactic's AI-powered management platform, with the goal of improving preparedness and coordination before, during, and after attacks.

Cyber Attack

Cyber arms race: Can Israel stay ahead of the increased threats of the Israel-Hamas War? - watch

Perry describes how AI and machine learning are revolutionizing the field, how Israel keeps its dominance in the sector, and what the biggest cyber threats private citizens are facing today.

 Tomer Perry

AI financial crime detection company ThetaRay announces Screena acquisition

ThetaRay expands global reach with acquisition of Screena, enhancing AI-driven financial crime detection, strengthening compliance across continents.

Cédric Iggiotti, CEO of Screena (on the right) and Peter Reynolds, CEO of ThetaRay.

Deep Instinct named one of CRN's Top 20 Cybersecurity companies for 2024

 Guy Caspi.

Cybersecurity in the Digital Age: Protecting Our Virtual Borders

Explore the latest developments in cybersecurity, the challenges of protecting data in an increasingly digital world, and the implications for national security.