Israeli cybersecurity startup Cympire announced on Monday it won a tender issued by the IDF for cybersecurity simulation platforms for training in the military.
"Cympire is proud to announce that the company has won the tender to provide the cybersecurity simulator platform for the IDF," the company wrote in a statement.
Under the contract, Cympire will provide the IDF with its cybersecurity training and assessment platform, integrated with its advanced Cyber Range technology as well as online training content and training services.
Founded in 2020, Cympire is a leader in cybersecurity training solutions, offering a cloud-native, military-grade platform that provides hyper-realistic training environments. "Designed to meet the needs of military, government, enterprise organizations, and higher education, Cympire enables its users to 'train-as-they-fight,' ensuring mission-critical readiness," the company added.
“We are honored to be selected by the IDF for this critical project. Cympire’s platform offers the most advanced capabilities for building cyber defense skills, and we are committed to supporting the IDF in maintaining their leading edge in cybersecurity," Cympire CEO Yaniv Shachar said.
“This partnership underscores Cympire’s ability to meet the demands of elite military cyber units. By leveraging Cympire’s platform, the IDF will enhance its ability to counter advanced cyber threats effectively. I am excited to see this technology being utilized in one of the world’s most challenging and dynamic cyber defense environments," said Maj. Gen. Neil S. Hersey, a former deputy commanding general of operations at the U.S. Army Cyber Command and senior advisor to Cympire.
“The IDF’s decision to adopt Cympire’s platform highlights its effectiveness in simulating realistic cyber threats and challenges. Cympire’s training environment mirrors the complexity and scale of modern cyberattacks, ensuring that cyber teams are ready to protect critical assets from emerging threats," added Bob Flores, former U.S. Central Intelligence Agency CTO and senior advisor to Cympire.
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