Cyber Week TLV

Two busy weeks later but I finally managed to get to my annual review on the Cyber Week TLV conference. The conference this year was held in a complex atmosphere and during one of the most challenging times Israel has faced. However, and despite the overwhelming challenges, both the organizers, the wonderful team of Blavatnik Interdisciplinary Cyber Research Center, and the Israeli and international cybersecurity community have shown great resilience and again created a high-quality event with superb contents. I was also fortunate to take part in an expert roundtable discussion about countering influence operations and #disinformation campaigns which focused on regulation, technology and public education and awareness amongst other remedials, mitigations and countermeasures. Thank you again Gili Drob - Heistein בן-ישראל Ben-Israel איציק Isaac Roni Sharir Dania Fried Revital Yaron Liat Fischer Diti Spivak Petr Pesov and the rest of the wonderful team! Thank you also Israel National Cyber Directorate - מערך הסייבר הלאומי for the co-organization #disinformation #cyber #cybersecurity

Last week, I delivered the opening keynote address on the state of global antisemitism at "Tech vs. Hate," a symposium on combating online Jew-hatred held as part of Cyber Week at Tel Aviv University. Here's the full text of the speech. You can watch the video at https://lnkd.in/dEyX2erc.

Tech Vs. Hate: Antisemitism is on the rise around the world thanks to social media and online efforts by hate groups and political entities. As part of its simultaneous Cyber and AI weeks, Tel Aviv University hosted “Tech Vs. Hate”, a women-led seminar bringing antisemitism experts together with entrepreneurs using fascinating technological solutions to fight online bigotry. Participants spoke about steps that can be taken now as well as government and industry policies that must be adopted in the near future. Maya Shabi of EverC: "We saw on 10/7 how immediately nation-state actors and organized groups capitalized and weaponized social media algorithms so to hijack the narrative. If the financial industry had been watching more closely, funding for that propaganda wouldn't have made it to those groups." Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/eu_4Fhdt Cyber Week TLV, AI Week TLV, Anti-Defamation League, EverC, CyberWell, Michal Cotler-Wunsh, Adv., Avi Mayer (אבי מאיר), Carole Nuriel, Shiran Mlamdovsky Somech

Visited the leading Int. AI and Cyber Week, Cyber Security conference in Tel Aviv together with the Israel-Sweden Chamber of Commerce-ISCC to Explore Business Opportunities between Sweden 🇸🇪 & Israel 🇮🇱. Thank you Meir Dudai for arranging the visit and interesting meetings. Thanks also to Irma Kuperman - Davar David A. Glück Danny Spirtus Shira Hovav Merav Peretz Belinsky Shiran Mlamdovsky Somech Tsvika Ehrenberg Jeremy Kaye Maj. Gen. (ret) Prof. Isaac Ben Israel, Blavatnik Interdisplinary Cyber Research Center, TLV Univ.

Connecting global CISO's with Israel's vibrant ecosystem! Last week during cyber week we brought a delegation of global CISOs to Israel – in partnership with Glilot Capital Partners, Merlin Ventures, Dell Technologies Capital, Israeli Embassy, Washington, DC, Deloitte (Catalyst), and Cyber Week TLV - for a week of insightful meetings, engaging sessions, and invaluable networking opportunities. As part of the agenda, we hosted the delegation at our office, together with their Israeli CISO peers, to foster connections, share cutting-edge knowledge, and advance the Israeli cybersecurity landscape. The event began with welcoming notes from our VP Global Partnerships Eliran Elimelech, Kobi Samboursky, and Seth Spergel. Then Ilana Sherrington from our Global Partnerships team presented a snapshot of Israeli innovation amidst the ongoing conflict and emphasized the sector's remarkable resilience. The event commenced with round table discussions on hot topics in #cybersecurity and concluded with networking on the terrace. Special thanks to our partners who made this possible! Michael Mumcuoglu, Matan Bar-Efrat, Guy Rinat, Arik Kleinstein, Nofar Amikam, Lior Litwak, Moran Zilbershtein, Karen Greenfield, Aaron Shmidman, Tav Spector-Levi, Julie Arndorfer, Omri Green, Ronda Scott, Joshua Cohen, Michal Kogan, Gili Drob - Heistein, Karinna Moreno #ImpatientInnovation #CyberWeek

A highlight from last week - connecting global CISOs with Israel's vibrant ecosystem of Cyber Security! Such a pleasure to partner with Glilot Capital Partners Merlin Ventures Dell Technologies Capital Deloitte Cyber Week TLV on this initiative. Special thanks Moran Zilbershtein Tav Spector-Levi Aaron Shmidman Karen Greenfield Karinna Moreno Michal Kogan Omri Green

What a better time to launch our new Interactive Global Market Map of #GenAI #Security than Cyber Week TLV / AI Week TLV?   The map is published in collaboration with DT’s AI Competence Center (#AICC) and T.Capital, and features more than 120 companies (at the moment) from all around the world! We have some interesting facts on it: * USA leads with number of companies (65!!!) * Israel is the second market in the world with 26 companies, but is the 1st in ratio of number of companies to population * 1-7 companies from the other respective markets (see infographics) If you want to know more about the companies, and even get your company in it - feel free to reach the map at https://lnkd.in/dCYmTmVa This map couldn't have being made without the amazing work of Miri Keren 🎗️, 🎼 Elliott Black, Tom Amthauer, and the support of Alon Segal, Jan Hofmann, David Schroeder, Oliver Schmäschke & Karine Peters - Thank you all! #DTIsrael #IamTcountOnMe

What an unforgettable Cyber Week Tel Aviv 2024! 🎉 Held from June 24-27, we proved that even under the challenging circumstances, innovation never stops. Despite the hard times we find ourselves in, we successfully brought together some of the brightest minds in the industry. A huge thank you to our brilliant speakers, dedicated partners, generous sponsors, and enthusiastic attendees—you made this event possible. Your unwavering support and participation were the driving forces behind this success. As we look forward to the future, let’s continue to push boundaries and drive innovation together. The best is yet to come! 🚀👏 Check Point Software | Israel National Cyber Directorate - מערך הסייבר הלאומי | Cloudflare | Code Blue Cyber | CyberArk | CYBERPRO.AI Global | Microsoft for Startups | Corelight | Cytactic | OPSWAT | Trend Micro Israel | Dell Technologies | Intuit | NTT Innovation Laboratory Israel | Poalim Tech | Startup Nation Central | Deutsche Telekom | Team8 | Astrix Security |YL Ventures #CyberWeekTLV #CyberWeek24

After October 7th, false information has not only impacted public opinion but also damaged Israel’s international image. Cybersecurity measures and enhanced media literacy are crucial in countering these threats and protecting the integrity of democratic processes. During Cyber Week, the “Influence and Cyber” session addressed the critical issue of misinformation in democracies, with a focus on the current conflict in Israel. Campaigns of misinformation have been weaponized to undermine democracy and distort public perception. Thank you to our sponsors, partners, and panelists for facilitating such an insightful discussion. Together, we can combat misinformation and safeguard the truth. Gili Drob - Heistein | בן-ישראל Ben-Israel איציק Isaac | Gaby Portnoy | Roy Friedman | Cedric Sabbah | Niva Elkin-Koren | Karine Nahon | Doron Feldman | Sarah-Masha Fainberg, PhD | Rafi Mendelsohn | Sergey Shykevich | Blavatnik Interdisciplinary Cyber Research Center | Tel Aviv University |Israel National Cyber Directorate - מערך הסייבר הלאומי | Cyabra | XPOZAI | Check Point Software #CyberWeek24 #CyberWeekTLV

Last Wednesday, June 26, Cyber Week TLV and AI Week TLV held an extraordinary session that explored how AI is transforming the creative landscape. François Pachet dazzled us with the latest advancements in AI-assisted music creation, drawing from his groundbreaking work at Spotify and Sony. Fernando Garibay shared his visionary insights on harmonizing AI with human ingenuity to push artistic boundaries. Musical artists and digital creators Omer Luz and Peter Spacey showcased their innovative approaches, while Dr. Eyal Brook partner and head of AI practice at S. Horowitz and Co. Law, provided invaluable legal perspectives on this evolving field. The panel was incredibly enlightening, offering a glimpse into a future where creativity and AI blend seamlessly, opening new realms of artistic expression. A big thank you to our sponsors, partners, and all the panelists for making this session such a fascinating discussion. Your contributions are and will be paving the way for a bright future in creative innovation. Izhar Ashdot | Ivri Lider | Shlomit Yanisky-Ravid | Blavatnik Interdisciplinary Cyber Research Center | Tel Aviv University | #AIWeekTLV #AIWeek24 #CyberWeelTLV #CyberWeek24