Attacks on Israeli websites reach new heights
The UK-Israel Cyber Forum aims to be a catalyst for change in cyber policy
Leading figures in the cyber security space took part in a UK-Israel Cyber Forum at the House of Lords at UK Parliament on Wednesday to discuss the rising threat of specific cyber attacks since the Israel-Hamas war broke out.
Organised by UK-Israel Business, the bilateral chamber of commerce, 120 chief information security officers were selected to attend.
Those present heard how there has been a significant increase in distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks since October 7. A DDoS attack overwhelms targeted servers and services of networks with fake traffic, making them unavailable to legitimate users.
According to Radware, one of the Israeli cyber security companies present, Israel has had more DDoS attacks than any other country since October 7.
Also among the speakers were Ziv Gaddot, the CEO of Red Button, Christopher Jen of Amazon Web Services, Radware’s Virg Santos and representatives from NBIP NaWas, who shared their insights into the challenges and solutions associated with DDoS attacks both for Israel and across the world.
Dor Bershadsky, executive director of UK-Israel Business, said: “The escalating threat of DDos attacks poses an urgent challenge that demands global attention. Israeli companies like Radware and Red Button are at the forefront of developing innovative solutions to mitigate these risks. Together we provide a platform for these industry leaders to share best practices and latest technologies, fortifying the cybersecurity landscape for everyone involved.”
He added: “In light of the current challenges faced by Israel, the imperative to support its robust tech ecosystem has never been more critical. This event not only provided a platform for cybersecurity but also showcases the resilience and excellence of Israeli technology. Now, more than ever, our commitment to bolstering this dynamic ecosystem remains steadfast.”
The UK-Israel Cyber Forum is chaired by Baroness Pauline Neville Jones, a former advisor to David Cameron and a current senior adviser with Ridge-Schmidt Cyber and a Conservative Peer in the House of Lords.
Thank you for helping to make Jewish News the leading source of news and opinion for the UK Jewish community. Today we're asking for your invaluable help to continue putting our community first in everything we do.
For as little as £5 a month you can help sustain the vital work we do in celebrating and standing up for Jewish life in Britain.
Jewish News holds our community together and keeps us connected. Like a synagogue, it’s where people turn to feel part of something bigger. It also proudly shows the rest of Britain the vibrancy and rich culture of modern Jewish life.
You can make a quick and easy one-off or monthly contribution of £5, £10, £20 or any other sum you’re comfortable with.
100% of your donation will help us continue celebrating our community, in all its dynamic diversity...
Engaging
Being a community platform means so much more than producing a newspaper and website. One of our proudest roles is media partnering with our invaluable charities to amplify the outstanding work they do to help us all.
Celebrating
There’s no shortage of oys in the world but Jewish News takes every opportunity to celebrate the joys too, through projects like Night of Heroes, 40 Under 40 and other compelling countdowns that make the community kvell with pride.
Pioneering
In the first collaboration between media outlets from different faiths, Jewish News worked with British Muslim TV and Church Times to produce a list of young activists leading the way on interfaith understanding.
Campaigning
Royal Mail issued a stamp honouring Holocaust hero Sir Nicholas Winton after a Jewish News campaign attracted more than 100,000 backers. Jewish Newsalso produces special editions of the paper highlighting pressing issues including mental health and Holocaust remembrance.
Easy access
In an age when news is readily accessible, Jewish News provides high-quality content free online and offline, removing any financial barriers to connecting people.
Voice of our community to wider society
The Jewish News team regularly appears on TV, radio and on the pages of the national press to comment on stories about the Jewish community. Easy access to the paper on the streets of London also means Jewish News provides an invaluable window into the community for the country at large.
We hope you agree all this is worth preserving.
