Prime Minister's Office ISRAEL NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL Counter Terrorism Bureau

Cyber Terrorism and Cyber Terrorism and its Impact on the its Impact on the

Civilian SectorCivilian SectorBrig. Gen. (Res.) Nitzan NurielBrig. Gen. (Res.) Nitzan Nuriel

Director, Counter Terrorism BureauDirector, Counter Terrorism Bureau

Herzliya conference, february 2011Herzliya conference, february 2011

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Nature of the Threat in Nature of the Threat in the Civilian Aspectthe Civilian Aspect

The cyber dimension is perceived as The cyber dimension is perceived as one which can operate without one which can operate without “fingerprints” - secret/elusive.“fingerprints” - secret/elusive.

Not only in times of war / conflict.Not only in times of war / conflict. May be used for deterrence, May be used for deterrence,

punishment and revenge. punishment and revenge.

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Examples Examples in the Civilian Sector in the Civilian Sector

regarding Non-Critical regarding Non-Critical InfrastructuresInfrastructures Working AssumptionWorking Assumption – Critical – Critical

infrastructures are entitled to national infrastructures are entitled to national response.response.

Disruption of the dairy production system.Disruption of the dairy production system. Disruption of medical data.Disruption of medical data. Disabling the local authorities systems Disabling the local authorities systems

(collection).(collection).Damage CharacteristicsDamage Characteristics Disruptive of day to day life.Disruptive of day to day life. Financial damage. Financial damage. Undermines personal security (can’t rely on Undermines personal security (can’t rely on

anyone).anyone).

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The DilemmasThe Dilemmas How much should a country invest in How much should a country invest in

the protection of their “state the protection of their “state infrastructures” and private sector infrastructures” and private sector computing?computing?

Should a country compensate for the Should a country compensate for the damages?damages?

What is the critical message when What is the critical message when the private/local problem turns into a the private/local problem turns into a national one?national one?