he Israel National Cyber Directorate is the national security and technological agency responsible for defending Israel’s national cyberspace and for establishing and advancing Israel’s cyber power. The Directorate operates at the national level to constantly strengthen the level of defense of organizations and citizens, to prevent and handle cyberattacks and to strengthen emergency response capabilities. As part of its roles, the Directorate advances innovative cyber solutions and forward-looking technological solutions, formulates strategies and policies in the national and international arenas and develops its cyber manpower. The Directorate strives to maintain a protected, safe and open cyberspace for all of Israel’s citizens and to facilitate the State of Israel’s growth and power base. Vision A trustworthy and secure digital space that allows for all the advantages of a connected and prosperous world. Mission A joint national effort to protect Israel's cyberspace to ensure that the public and organizations have digital trust concerning processes and technology. Purpose The INCD is the state body in charge of defending Israel's national cyber space from cyber threats and is in charge of promoting and establishing Israel's capabilities in the field. Tasks Defense To lead efforts to defend the national cyber space by preventing, detecting, identifying and responding to cyber attacks on the national level. Resilience To prepare and enable the Israeli private sector and general public to protect themselves from cyber threats by adopting cybersecure technologies, publishing best practices, training personnel and increasing awareness. Innovation Leadership To establish and reinforce the cyber science-and-technology base by developing high quality human capital, supporting advanced academic research, engaging in deep technological R&D and fostering the cyber industry; while combining the above sectors in a vibrant ecosystem. International Posture To promote the State of Israel as a world leader in cyber, thus strengthening its defense, its economic resilience and its international standing, through international collaboration, capacity building and engaging multilateral processes Strategy and Policy To design and formulate national cyber strategy and policy in Israel, as well as internationally, creating a focal point of knowledge and professional authority in the field of cyber policy, and to serve as advisor to the Prime Minister and the Government of Israel. Values Mutual trust—We aspire to 100% trust in the internet and computer systems. Trust is a fundamental component in the world of cyber. We will work internally and vis-à-vis our partners with mutual trust that allows for open dialogue, and cooperation and strengthens the sense of security even in areas of uncertainty. Joint leadership—We will work in solidarity and partnership, out of mutual respect, openness, humility, attentiveness, and acceptance of the other. If we all work without attaching importance to who deserves the credit – our achievements will be boundless. The art of enabling—Making something possible, while breaking boundaries of thought and perception, using creative and free- thinking, by changing old habits, removing obstacles and demonstrating boldness, to close the gap between reality and our desires and to make change possible. Holistic viewpoint—The world of cyber requires a total and comprehensive look at the end-to-end process and conducting the correct reciprocal relations among all systems. We will ensure fully synchronized work and take a broad look at all the processes and changes needed.