While not the target, Israel Electric Corp. says it repels thousands of attacks each year; new cyber directorate set up to protect nation's energy systems

Scientists from Technion, Tel Aviv University and National Cyber Directorate manage to turn key Siemens controller on and off; study sent to firm to fix vulnerability

Initiative hopes to integrate those with disabilities into the field, which is eager for more manpower

Netanyahu reveals intel was used to thwart midair explosion of Sydney-Abu Dhabi flight, says case can be multiplied by 50 to show Israel's contribution to cybersecurity

The industry needs 800 new workers a year to keep up pace of growth, data shows as Cyber Week kicks off in Tel Aviv; the field employs 20,500 people

Breach on website used by Israeli travel agencies said to expose data on millions of passengers; National Cyber Directorate says problem addressed