April 7th cyber attack
Background
As you all know, there is a planned cyber attack on Israeli websites, planned for April 7th 2013.
Actually, the attack has already begun. In...
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Critical Infrastructure Protection against Cyber Threats
By Lior Tabansky
INSS – Cyber Warfare Program
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Introduction
A functioning modern society depends on a complex tapestry of infrastructures: energy, communications, transportation, food, and many others....
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ICDI-Israeli Cyber Defense Institute
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