In modern warfare era when threats of cyber attack on critical infrastructure (airports, seaports, gas and oil stadiums, transportation, water, prisons and communications) and information system is becoming a challenge for any nation, Israel Cyber Alliance (ICA) is providing solutions with smart technologies to curb such threats.
Israel delegates in India have approached Ministry of Civil Aviations (MoCA), Ministry of Railways, Government officials and other private entities to become a part of Fifth International Conference and Exhibition on “Israel HlS & Cyber 2018” in Tel Aviv, to be held on November 12, to learn to counter cyber threats with technologies.
Significantly, besides military establishments, security architecture, investigation cells, business hubs, Government offices, IT companies, managements institutions and transportation infra are equally vulnerable to physical and non-physical threats as well.
Interestingly, citing the recent example of launching of incendiary kites from Gaza strip into southern Israel by Hamas terror group, former Security officer of Israel and now Vice President, ASERO Zori Kor said, “We are very close to a solution of this problem.”
“Israel is acting as experience country in terms of how to deal with cyber threats,” Kor said.
Kor emphasised on to educate nations on cyber threats.
“Cyber security is not privileged information reserved for security specialist and computer geeks, but it is a concern of executives at all levels,” said Kor, adding, “ those who seek to protect infrastructures and information systems, ensure resilience and business continuity , and formulate emergency recovery plans for their oraginsations.”
The Israel security expert further said that dealing with the threats and maladies of the modern information age requires intelligence, planning and response at all levels.
Illustrating more on non - kinetic threats, the Israeli official said that as malicious threats become more wide-ranging , effective and affordable to perform , security grows in importance to the business sector as corporations consider physical and cyber security vital to their infrastructure development.
Elaborating more about the conference, Barak Granot, Head of Economic and Trade Mission, Ministry of Economy and industry, said that the conference will showcase Israel's unique security and Cyber Defense Capabilities. “This biennial event draws the attendance of hundreds of Israeli companies and thousands of security experts,” said the official.
Meanwhile, the officials also clarified that the conference will provide security solutions in the field of Critical Infrastructure, Border Control, Airports and Aviation Security, law Enforcement, Maritime, Mass Transportation and Intelligence and Counter Terrorism.
When asked about which countries have more stake to secure their nation from cyber threats, the official said that Europe and United States are major stake holders while China is also plying pivotal role.