The "CYBERDOME" exercise is the primary cyber-defense exercise conducted jointly by the U.S. Cyber Command, together with the Israel Defense Forces' J6 and Cyber Defense Directorate, and the Intelligence Directorate.
The exercise focused on enhancing both countries' cyber capabilities while strengthening joint cyber defense capabilities. This was achieved through various battlefield-tailored operational scenarios and on the backdrop of increasing cyber threats faced by both countries, with an emphasis on the Middle East.
As part of the exercise, a variety of attacks and defensive moves were carried out in the cyber dimension. Dozens of cyber personnel from the IDF and the US Cyber Command participated in the exercise. In addition, the head of the ICT and Cyber Defense Division, Major General Aviad Dagan, visited the exercise.
The 'Cyberdome' exercise illustrates the importance of cooperation between Israel and the United States in the cyber dimension," said the head of the ICT and Cyber Defense Division, Major General Aviad Dagan. "This is a strategic opportunity to deepen professional ties, share knowledge and capabilities, and work together to strengthen the defense of the digital space of both countries. This cooperation is essential for dealing with threats that are developing in the cyber dimension in the global arena."