Israel's National Cyber Directorate Responds to Iranian Cyberattack on US Water Systems

Following a recent Iranian cyberattack that targeted water systems across seven US states, Israel's National Cyber Directorate has established continuous communication with American counterparts to monitor the situation closely. The attack, reported on Sunday, has prompted Israeli authorities to reassess the readiness of their own water sector infrastructure against similar threats.

The Directorate emphasized that Iran has attempted cyber intrusions into Israel's water systems in recent years. Israel faces daily cyberattack attempts across various civilian and security sectors, but close cooperation between the Cyber Directorate and relevant agencies has so far prevented significant damage to critical infrastructure.

In response to the US incident, the Directorate is actively working with all entities involved in Israel's water sector to review and enhance national preparedness. Efforts focus on ensuring that all necessary security measures are implemented to strengthen the resilience of critical infrastructure and to quickly learn lessons from the US event.