🇮🇱 Israel's Cybersecurity Strategy

Here is a timeline of key developments and announcements regarding Israel's National Cybersecurity Strategy over the past 25 years:

1. 2017: National Cybersecurity Strategy

Israel formalized its National Cybersecurity Strategy in 2017 through the Israel National Cyber Directorate (INCD). The strategy focused on securing Israel’s cyberspace, enhancing its role as a global leader in cybersecurity innovation, and developing international partnerships. It aimed to protect critical infrastructure, promote public-private collaboration, and advance cybersecurity research and education.

• More on the 2017 Strategy【119†source】【120†source】.

2. 2015: Establishment of the Israel National Cyber Directorate (INCD)

In 2015, the Israeli government consolidated its cybersecurity efforts under the Israel National Cyber Directorate. The INCD was tasked with protecting the nation's cyber domain, coordinating between government bodies, private companies, and academic institutions, and overseeing national cybersecurity policy implementation.

• Details on INCD’s role【118†source】.

3. 2011: First National Cyber Bureau Established

The Israeli government established the National Cyber Bureau in 2011 to develop a comprehensive national cybersecurity strategy. This move was in response to growing cyber threats and aimed to ensure that Israel’s cybersecurity infrastructure could protect its critical systems while fostering innovation in cybersecurity technologies.

• More on the Cyber Bureau【117†source】.

4. 2002: Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Framework

Israel’s first major cybersecurity initiative was launched in 2002 with the introduction of the Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) framework. This program sought to safeguard the country’s essential systems, such as energy, water, and transportation, from cyberattacks. It marked the beginning of Israel’s journey toward becoming a global leader in cybersecurity.

• Further details on Israel’s early cybersecurity steps【119†source】.

5. Late 1990s: Early Cybersecurity Foundations

In the late 1990s, Israel began establishing the foundational elements of its national cybersecurity strategy, particularly through the creation of the National Information Security Authority (NISA). This early initiative focused on protecting sensitive government and defense systems from emerging cyber threats, setting the stage for future comprehensive strategies.

• Background on Israel’s cybersecurity development【117†source】.

This timeline highlights Israel’s steady evolution into a cybersecurity powerhouse, driven by strategic government initiatives, public-private collaboration, and a focus on research and development in cybersecurity technologies.