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Cyber Week is a large annual international cybersecurity event, hosted each year at Tel Aviv University in Israel.  Over the past eight years, Cyber Week has become internationally acclaimed as one of the top cybersecurity events in the world.Cyber Week offers a unique gathering of cybersecurity experts, industry leaders, startups, investors, academics, diplomats, and government officials. With more than 8,000 attendees from more than 60 countries, this conference offers a thought-provoking exchange of knowledge, methods, and ideas that you won’t want to miss.Events will run for a full week and include over 50 roundtables, panels, workshops, forums, BSides, competitions, and more.  For specific information on what each event has to offer please read more here. Cyber Week, held jointly by the Blavatnik Interdisciplinary Cyber Research Center (ICRC), The Yuval Ne’eman Workshop for Science, Technology and Security, Tel Aviv University, the Israeli... Read More

Major Gen. (Ret.) Prof. Isaac Ben-Israel serves as Head of the Blavatnik Interdisciplinary Cyber Research Center (ICRC). Additionally, he serves as Chairman of the Yuval Ne’eman Workshop for Science, Technology and Security, Chairman of the Israeli Space Agency in the Ministry of Science, Technology and Space.Isaac Ben-Israel was born in Israel (Tel-Aviv), 1949.He studied Mathematics, Physics and Philosophy at Tel-Aviv University, receiving his Ph.D. in 1988.He joined the Israel Air Force (IAF) after graduating high school (1967) and has served continuously up to his retirement (2002).During his service, Isaac Ben-Israel has held several posts in operations, intelligence and weapon development units of the IAF. He headed the IAF Operations Research Branch, Analysis and Assessment Division of IAF Intelligence, and was the Head of Military R&D in Israel Defence Forces and Ministry of Defence (1991-1997). In January 1998 he was promoted to Major General and appointed as... Read More

ICRCThe Blavatnik Interdisciplinary Cyber Research Center (ICRC), inaugurated in Tel Aviv University (TAU), is a joint initiative with the National Cyber Directorate, Prime Minister’s Office, and provides an academic framework for the interdisciplinary research on the dynamic and constantly evolving field of cyber.The Center’s 50+ TAU faculty members and 200+ cyber researchers have attained national and international prominence for their scholarship and industry expertise. They are drawn from many different disciplines including Exact Sciences, Computer Sciences, Law, Engineering, Social Sciences, Management and Humanities.Since its inception, the ICRC has aimed to• Enrich the volume and quality of academic research in the cyber field• Provide information to the security sector for future use• Help advance academic training and the efforts of academic personnel in the field• Increase the academic efforts and awareness of the field of cyber security•... Read More

The Yuval Ne’eman Workshop for Science, Technology and Security was launched in 2002 by Major-General (Res.) Prof. Isaac Ben-Israel in conjunction with the Harold Hartog School of Policy and Government and the Security Studies Program at Tel Aviv University. The Workshop was founded with the clear directive of exploring the links between science, technology and security. The Workshop conducts a broad range of research activities that include the publication of research papers and policy reports in the field of national security strategy & policy. Alongside its research activities, the Workshop also holds a senior executive forum that promotes public-private partnerships and initiatives and a popular series of monthly conferences at Tel Aviv University with the participation of senior IDF staff and security organization members, politicians, academia, and executives from leading Israeli and International companies. The goal of the Workshops’ activities is to create a... Read More

Israel National Cyber Directorate (INCD) is a national-level agency responsible for advancing and implementing cyber policy, reporting directly to the Prime Minister. The INCD tasks includes protecting civilian cyber space, developing national cyber defense capabilities, and improving Israel’s ability to meet strategic challenges in the field of cybersecurity. The INCD is also responsible for strengthening Israel’s international presence in cyber, specifically its status as a world leader in the development of cyber-related knowledge and technologies. Read More

We were honored to have the paritcipation of thought-leaders, high level cyber experts and policy that helped us to create the Cyber Week agenda.We would like to thank the distinguished members of the committee who took part in the meetings and shared their ideas and inputs:Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Prof. Isaac Ben Israel, Conference Chairman, Director of the Blavatnik ICRC & Yuval Ne’eman Workshop, Tel Aviv UniversityGili Drob-Heistein, Managing Director, Blavatnik ICRC & Yuval Ne’eman Workshop, Tel Aviv UniversityJacob Mendel, Head of research cooperation with the industries, ICRC; General Manager Cyber Security COE, IntelDr. Yaniv Harel, Head of Research Strategy, Blavatnik ICRC, Tel Aviv University; General Manager, Cyber Solutions Group of EMCEynan Lichterman; Manager, R&D and technologies, CTU, National Cyber DirectorateHagai Mei-Zahav, International-Cooperation Division, National Cyber DirectorateNadav Zafrir, CEO, Team8; Former Head Uni... Read More

The Israel Ministry of Foreign AffairsFunctions and StructureThe Foreign Ministry formulates, implements and presents the foreign policy of the Government of Israel.It represents the state vis-a-vis foreign governments and international organizations, explains its positions and problems throughout the world, endeavors to promote its economic, cultural, and scientific relations, and fosters cooperation with developing countries. Israel currently maintains diplomatic relationswith 162 countries.The Ministry promotes relations with Diaspora communities and safeguards the rights of Israeli citizens abroad.The Ministry discharges its diverse duties through its head office in Jerusalem and the Israeli missions abroad.  Read More