Israel’s CyberDome: Defending Against Digital Warfare with Advanced Air Defense System

Israel is currently developing a “cyberdome” air defense system to defend against computer attacks, especially from Iran. Aviram Atzaba, the head of international cooperation at the Israeli National Cybersecurity Directorate, describes this as a silent war that cannot be seen. The organization, based in Tel Aviv and reporting to the prime minister, is responsible for defending the information systems of the Israeli civil sector.

Since October 7, nearly 800 major attacks have been thwarted by Israel’s centralized system, targeting its army, civil infrastructure, government agencies, and even hospitals. In response to these threats, Israel has developed a robust cyber strategy and is considered one of the most active states in this field.

Iran adopted cyberwar mechanisms relatively late after events such as the post-election uprising in 2009 and the Stuxnet virus attack on its nuclear program in 2010. Iran has since developed a robust cyber strategy and is considered one of the most active states in this field.

To stay ahead in this ever-evolving landscape of cyber warfare, Israel is also strengthening its cyber capabilities and implementing proactive measures to analyze its cyberspace for vulnerabilities. This new system works similarly to Iron Dome missile defense system by providing a centralized approach to detecting and responding effectively to cyber threats.