Israel's Cyber Defense System: Can It Withstand Iran's Next Assault?

Israel ’ s Iron Dome defense system has long shielded it from incoming rockets. Now it is building a “cyber dome” to defend against online attacks, especially from arch-foe Iran. Israel ’ s civilian cyber defense agency warned that Iran was renewing its efforts to hack into internet-connected cameras for espionage purposes. The active involvement of Pro-Russian groups like Killnet and Anonymous Sudan highlights an emerging geopolitical alignment in the cyber domain, where anti-Western sentiments translate into direct support for Iran ' s anti-Israel agenda. The current Israel – Iran military conflict is taking place in the era of hybrid war, where cyberattacks amplify and assist missiles and troops, and is being waged between two countries with very capable destructive cyber weapons. Iran is widely expected to retaliate against Israel's missile strikes. Israel is creating a new defence system called Cyber Dome to protect the country from online attacks being launched by Iran and its proxies in the wake of the Hamas October attack. After suspected Iranian hackers claimed a string of recent attacks on Israeli security cameras, Israel’s cyber defense chief told CNN he is “very concerned” that Iran could escalate its. Tel Aviv (AFP) – Israel's Iron Dome defence system has long shielded it from incoming rockets. Now it is building a " cyber dome" to defend against online attacks, especially from arch foe. CloudSEK uncovered a surge in Iran -linked cyberattacks targeting Israel and its allies. Groups like APT42, APT34, MuddyWater, and hacktivist Handala are conducting espionage, data theft, and DDoS attacks. These actors use phishing, credential theft, and stealthy tools to infiltrate sensitive sectors. 3 days ago · Israel’s 12-day war with Iran was a test of technological dominance From drones to missile defense , the military’s multi-domain capabilities reshaped the battlefield against growing threats. Iran has a well-established infrastructure of cyber capabilities, both defensive and offensive. According to the Israeli Institute for national security studies (INSS), Iran’s main targets of attack in recent years include Saudi Arabia, Israel, and the United States.