Israel’s cybersecurity exports reached $20.5 billion in 2025, according to Jerusalem Post report

According to a Jerusalem Post article published October 28, 2026, Israel exports more than $20 billion in cyber products each year and is the second-largest exporter of cybersecurity technology after the United States. The article credits this growth to a mix of military intelligence expertise, academic excellence and an entrepreneurial culture, and reports that the industry employs more than 450,000 specialists.

The article cites several financial figures. It says Israeli cybersecurity start-ups raised $8.8 billion in 2025, which it attributes to Statista as 28% of all global cyber funding that year. It also reports that Israel’s cyber exports reached $20.5 billion in 2025, a 15% increase year over year, and that foreign acquisitions of Israeli cyber firms totaled $14.2 billion in 2025, including deals involving Palo Alto Networks and Microsoft.

The article describes the link between military service and the private sector. It states that every Israeli citizen completes mandatory military service and that the most talented individuals often join intelligence units such as Unit 8200 or the Mossad’s cyber division. According to the article, these units handle threats including Iranian state-sponsored attacks and ransomware targeting Israeli infrastructure. It also says Unit 8200 has produced 70% of the sector’s founders, and that many veterans later launch start-ups built on skills developed during their service.

The article says Israel has “strategic partnerships” with the United States, the United Kingdom and several European nations that rely on Israeli technology to protect critical infrastructure. It reports that Microsoft, Google and Amazon collectively employ more than 10,000 cyber specialists through research and development centers in Israel. The article describes government-to-government cooperation that includes intelligence-sharing agreements, which it says benefit both parties (Proverbs 11:1).

The article states that banks, hospitals, energy providers and government agencies around the world depend on Israeli products to defend against ransomware, data breaches and industrial espionage. It says this reliance has led to long-term contracts and recurring revenue for Israeli firms.

Finally, the article reports that annual government investment in high school cyber education has doubled since 2023. It also says the Israel National Cyber Directorate continues to update its regulatory framework to encourage innovation while maintaining high security standards.

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