Israel Strengthens Cyber Defenses Following US Water Infrastructure Cyberattack

Following recent reports of a cyberattack on water infrastructure in the United States, Israel's National Cyber Directorate announced it is maintaining continuous communication with American partners as part of ongoing cooperation to protect critical national infrastructures in cyberspace. The Directorate is closely monitoring developments related to the incident and exchanging information with relevant US agencies.

The Directorate highlighted that the water sector in Israel has long faced cyberattack attempts, particularly from Iranian sources, as part of broader daily cyber threats targeting various sectors in the country. Over the years, collaboration between cybersecurity authorities and infrastructure operators has helped prevent significant cyber damage and reduce risks to vital systems.

Currently, the National Cyber Directorate is working with all entities involved in Israel's water sector to ensure existing protective measures are implemented, assess preparedness levels based on new intelligence, and enhance the sector's resilience against future threats. The Directorate emphasized the importance of rapid learning from global cyber incidents, international information sharing, and applying lessons learned to anticipate threats and improve the readiness of essential infrastructures in Israel.