Why Israel could be the next cybersecurity world power

There are plenty of cities in the U.S. that want to lay claim to becoming the “next” Silicon Valley, but a dusty desert town in the south of Israel called Beersheva might actually have a shot at becoming something more modest, and more focused. They want to be the first place you think about when it comes to cybersecurity research, education, and innovation. If things go right there, it may well happen.

Beersheva's Advanced Technology Park, Israel David Strom

At Beersheva’s Advanced Technology Park, more than a dozen recognizable tech companies have already established labs and research offices there, with more than 1,000 employees working there in the 16 months that the buildings have been open.

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