Cybertech

Former IDF officer says key to AI is still 'person behind the algorithm' at Cybertech conference

Speaking at Cybertech in Tel Aviv, Kogan Ehrlich debated with other former Unit 8200 officials about what people should focus on learning, such as "knowing a lot or knowing how to learn fast."

 UNIT 8200 soldiers in action – working with data.
Israel National Cyber Directorate chief Yossi Karadi speaks at the CyberTech Conference in Tel Aviv, January 27, 2025

Israel's cyber chief predicts cyberwar between offensive, defensive AI agents

An illustration of an AI software running on a laptop, with a silhouetted soldier and Israeli flag in the background.

IDF expands C4I-Cyber directorate with new AI, spectrum divisions, following lessons learned in war

Cyber Systems Management

Israel's hi-tech industry faces major AI risks and energy challenges, lags behind global leaders


Facial recognition company AnyVision snags $43 million in funding

The Israeli company's technology leverages AI to authenticate users or identify people as they approach a point of entry


Corporate security vulnerability levels are worse than thought

Nearly 85% of security and IT leaders feel their programs are mature, but the data reveals otherwise, Israel's Vulcan Cyber says


BATM in first deal for NFVTime solution

The NFVTime solution will be used for creating virtual networks for its customers and telecommunications service providers


Elastic offers free solution for stopping cyberattacks on Windows, macOS

The solution enables expansion of data integrations across Microsoft Defender ATP, Windows PowerShell, and G Suite


Elbit, Intellidesign to produce tactical computer for Australian military

The ETC MK7 will be rolled out to hundreds of platforms including Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles, G-Wagons, M113 Armored Personnel Carriers and the Landing Helicopter Dock Landing Craft

The ETC MK4, currently in service with the Australian Army

Aharon Aharon, CEO of Israel Innovation Authority, resigns

The chief executive is to depart after leading the authority through a period of major accomplishments

CEO Aharon Aharon

Lawsuit in Israel against Cellbrite's license to export goods to Hong Kong

The claim is that Cellbrite's system helps Hong Kong's police hack into the telephones of demonstrators against the regime


AI chipmaker Hailo sets up subsidiary in Japan led by ex-Sony exec

The step is expected to boost the Israeli company's expansion into Asia-Pacific markets

Passersby wearing protective face masks, following an outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), walk at Kabukicho entertainment and shopping district in Tokyo, Japan March 27, 2020

ReSec, Menlo Security join hands to fully address web-based cyber threats

The joint solution is said to offer unparalleled security while browsing the web and downloading documents

Hacker

Essence Group makes inroads into Portuguese IoT home security market

The Israeli company's WeR @Home platform allows people to fully monitor their homes from a mobile app

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