The BIRD Cyber Program is a joint effort to boost the cyber durability of susceptible important facilities in both the U.S. and Israel
The Israel-U.S. Binational Industrial Research and Development (BIRD) Foundation, the U.S Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate (DHS S&T), and the Israel National Cyber Directorate (INCD), have actually developed the BIRD Cyber Program, a joint effort to boost the cyber durability of susceptible important facilities in both the United States and Israel which will see a $3.85 million financial investment. The program is handled by the BIRD Foundation and just recently authorized financing for 4 joint cybersecurity tasks sent by U.S. and Israeli business in reaction to the very first BIRD Cyber solicitation.
The tasks were picked through an evaluation and award procedure performed by DHS S&T, INCD, and the Board of Governors of the BIRD Foundation. As well as the BIRD grants, the tasks will take advantage of private-sector financing and are comprehended to enhance the overall worth of the tasks to around $10 million.
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The tasks were picked through an evaluation and award procedure
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The tasks authorized are the following:
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Rescana (Tel-Aviv, Israel) and Trend Micro (Irving, TX) – which will establish a functional cyber hazard intelligence ability to notify cyber danger maritime decision-making.
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Salvador Technologies (Rehovot, Israel) and Bastazo (Fayetteville, AR) – which will establish a service for Industrial Control Systems (ICS) vulnerability management, tracking, and fast healing from cyber-attacks.
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Cyber 2.0 (Rishon Letzion, Israel) and Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky International Airport (Hebron, KY) – which will establish a platform for airports and air traffic that supplies constant cyber exposure, real-time tracking, and information traffic detection to lower dangers and enhance compliance with policies.
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A 4th job – which will establish an airport cyber defense option throughout the whole attack surface area.
“We are proud to announce the first grants for this important program. The selected projects are a result of a comprehensive selection process to answer the cybersecurity needs of both countries,” said Jaron Lotan, Executive Director of the BIRD Foundation. “The BIRD Cyber program advances the U.S.-Israeli partnership through cyber innovation and collaboration, to build a more secure and resilient infrastructure. We welcome the opportunity to cooperate with DHS and INCD, and to support the development of innovative technologies that enhance safety for both countries and look forward to supporting this sector for many years to come.”
The BIRD Foundation motivates and assists in cooperation in between Israeli and American business in a vast array of tech sectors and uses financing for tasks. It supports tasks without getting equity or copyright rights from taking part business or their tasks. The Foundation supplies financing of approximately 50% of a job’s budget plan, sharing the danger without needing payment if the job stops working to reach the sales phase.
“We are pleased to jointly invest with our Israeli partners in these innovative projects and anticipate that they will deliver new capabilities to enhance the cybersecurity posture and overall resilience of vital critical sectors in both nations,” said Megan Mahle, Director of the DHS S&T Office of Industry Partnerships. Aviram Atzaba, Executive Director for International Cooperation of INCD, included: “We are happy to partner with DHS to establish advanced services for little and medium-sized businesses and important facilities cybersecurity… The BIRD system continues to enhance the tactical alliance in between Israel and the United States.”
