Matzov

Matzov's unit insignia

Matzov (Hebrew: מצו״ב), Hebrew abbreviation for Center of Encryption and Information Security (Hebrew: מרכז צופן וביטחון Merkaz Tzophen UVitahon), is an information security unit under the C4I directorate of the Israel Defence Force.

The unit is exclusively responsible for all aspects of Information Security and Encryption in Israel, providing encryption solutions to security forces, including the IDF, Shin Bet, and Mossad, as well as state-owned enterprises, such as Bezeq, Mekorot, and the Israel Electric Corporation.[1]

Companies founded by alumni

Despite its relatively small size, Matzov alumni have gone on to found many successful tech companies, among them

Activities

Due to its secretive nature, little is publicly known about Matzov's activities. However, several of its operations were made public. Notably, the unit provided the encryption solution for the Iron Dome air defense system.[6]

Recruitment

Matzov recruits soldiers from a variety of elite military programs, including Talpiot, Gamma, and Psagot. In addition, high school students demonstrating extraordinary programming or mathematical abilities are actively sought after and recruited by the unit.

References

  1. ^ "IDF building elite hacker teams amid cyber threat". The Jerusalem Post. 13 January 2012. ISSN 0792-822X. Retrieved 2020-05-03.
  2. ^ חזני, גולן (2014-08-12). "טאבולה הישראלית יוצאת לגיוס לפי שווי של 1.5 מיליארד דולר". כלכליסט - www.calcalist.co.il. Retrieved 2020-05-04.
  3. ^ אורבך, מאיר (2013-09-16). "אקזיט 700 המיליון של טראסטיר יצא ממצו"ב". כלכליסט - www.calcalist.co.il. Retrieved 2020-05-04.
  4. ^ "גוגל רוכשת את SlickLogin הישראלית". TheMarker. Retrieved 2020-05-04.
  5. ^ הדר, תומר (2020-12-16). "רובי ארונשוילי, מייסד ומנכ"ל CYE: "הזדמנויות יש גם בפריפריה, הנוער צריך ללמוד לנצלן"". כלכליסט - www.calcalist.co.il. Retrieved 2024-03-12.
  6. ^ אורבך, מאיר (2013-09-16). ""הרשת היא זירת קרב שכולם נמצאים בה"". כלכליסט - www.calcalist.co.il. Retrieved 2020-05-03.

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