IDF to Establish New Cyber Command

IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot concluded on Monday that, in light of the challenges the IDF faces in the cyber sphere, a cyber command should be established in order for it to oversee all operational activity in the cyber dimension.

 

According to the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit, the new command will be established over a time period of two years. A multi-branch team will be responsible for presenting the Chief of Staff with a development plan.

 

The new command is of utmost importance in the mission to adapt the IDF to the dynamic changes and challenges of modern warfare.

 

“The IDF is required to excel in every aspect of war, including the cyber dimension, which is becoming more significant every day. This new command will empower the IDF to perform better in these fronts and will utilize the technological and human advantage that already exists in Israel,” said Eisenkot.

 

The decision will be submitted to the authorization of Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon, the IDF said.

 

The announcement of the new cyber command came a day after Israeli cybersecurity company ClearSky said it had uncovered a massive Iranian cyber attack against Israel.

 

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