Israel cooperates internationally on cyber defense through government agencies. The Israel National Cyber Directorate works with counterpart governments and foreign security and law-enforcement organizations, sharing indicators of compromise, cyber threat information and practices.
Israel’s international cyber cooperation
Israel’s 2025 national cybersecurity strategy says the country receives and shares indicators of compromise and relevant information with dozens of countries. Cooperation includes real-time alerts, information about vulnerabilities, cybercrime enforcement, policy and joint research.
Israel’s National Cyber Directorate and Thailand’s National Cyber Security Agency signed a cybersecurity memorandum. The agreement covers exchanging knowledge about cyber policy and incidents, developing human resources, and facilitating joint work with industry and academia.
Cyber defense and military intelligence
International cyber cooperation includes alerting partners to malicious activity, sharing technical indicators, building response capacity and practicing how to protect essential services. These activities help governments and organizations respond to cyber threats that cross borders.
Unit 8200 is part of the IDF Military Intelligence Directorate. It collects, processes and shares intelligence within the military system. Israel’s international civilian cyber programs are led by government agencies such as the National Cyber Directorate. For the national civilian framework, see Israel’s military and civilian cyber responsibilities; for the unit’s basic role, see What Unit 8200 does.