Cywhale was initiated with a primary goal of providing top-tier cyber protection to the maritime industry

A joint venture between IAI ELTA, known for its globally deployed cybersecurity innovations, and Israel Shipyards, a leader with six decades of excellence in vessel construction and fleet management

IAI ELTA

A global leader in cybersecurity technologies for homeland security and the private sector, operating as a subsidiary of IAI, Israel’s largest defense industry with a $2.5B annual turnover.

Israel Shipyards

With 60+ years of experience, specializes in vessel design, construction, and maintenance. Own and operate a merchant fleet and a private port. The group is listed on TASE.

Our team comprises of a diverse group of professionals with expertise in maritime and cybersecurity. Maritime professionals, ex-naval officers, big data experts, data privacy specialists, and cybersecurity professionals working together, we are well-equipped to develop comprehensive and effective solutions to protect vessels and maritime enterprises from cyber threats.

The collaboration of such multidisciplinary experts is crucial for tackling the evolving cybersecurity landscape and ensuring the safety and security of maritime operations.

Management

Michael Arov
CEO

Brings over 25 years of leadership and experience in cybersecurity and innovation, specializing in national level, critical infrastructure and multidisciplinary systems protection solutions.

Ohad Levin
CTO

Rich experience in software development, Served as Co-Founder & CTO in a disruptive IoT security startup.

Benzi Segev
CBO

Over 20 years of business development experience in high-tech companies and fraud prevention solutions.

Advisory Board

Ami Braun
CTO Cyber Division, IAI ELTA

Cyber expert with a long track record CTO CyITS CTO – CyTwist VP Cyber Technologies- AddOn APAC Singapore VP Product at Cyberbit.

Oded Breier
VP Marketing, Israel Shipyards

Commander Israel Navy (Ret.) Over 30 years of experience in marketing and sales of shipping industries’ products and services, to governments as well as private customers worldwide.

Noam Krakover
CRO Cyber Division, IAI ELTA

Vast experience in marketing, sales, strategic operations, and doctrine development. Former Head of the Intelligence and Assessment Division in the National Cyber Directorate.

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