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Karnataka, Israel Forge 'Stronger Together' Cybersecurity Partnership

Karnataka, Israel Forge 'Stronger Together' Cybersecurity Partnership
Karnataka, Israel To Be ‘Stronger Together’ With Cybersecurity Partnership · deccanchronicle.com

The government of Karnataka in India and the country of Israel held a special meeting called a Cyber Dialogue in Bengaluru.

They talked about how to work together to keep computers and the internet safe from bad people.

The meeting's theme was 'Stronger Together.

Secure Tomorrow.'

A group of ten Israeli companies that work on computer safety came to the meeting.

They showed their technology and met business leaders to find ways to work together.

Leaders from both sides said keeping computers safe is important for the economy and for trust.

Karnataka already has a cybersecurity policy from 2024 and a special center called CySecK.

Officials discussed training people with new skills and protecting important digital systems.

They plan to write a white paper with their ideas to help make computers safer in the future.

This meeting is the start of a longer partnership to make everyone's digital world safer.

Key facts

Event
Karnataka-Israel Cyber Dialogue 2026
Theme
Stronger Together. Secure Tomorrow.
Organizers
Karnataka's Global Innovation Alliance, Consulate General and Trade Mission of Israel in South India, Centre for Cybersecurity Karnataka (CySecK)
Israeli companies participating
10
Focus areas
Innovation and Startups, Industry Partnership, Talent and Skills, Policy and Trust
Key policy mentioned
Karnataka Cyber Security Policy 2024
Output
A white paper consolidating key insights and recommendations

Quotes

N Manjula

Secretary, Department of Electronics, IT and BT, Government of Karnataka

“Cybersecurity is no longer exclusively a technology issue. It is an economic imperative, a governance priority and a fundamental requirement for building trust in the digital future.”
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Orli Weitzman

Consul General of Israel to South India

“India and Israel share a culture of problem‑solving, with a strong emphasis on education, entrepreneurship and innovation. Cybersecurity is one of the clearest areas where our two ecosystems can work together.”
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