21-25 June 2026 | Tel Aviv | Israel Cyber Week
Event Details
- Event Type: Educational delegation and professional development programme
- Date: 21-25 June 2026
- Location: Tel Aviv, Israel
- Focus: Cyber governance, incident response, legal frameworks, board oversight
- Audience: Directors, lawyers, governance professionals, risk managers
Why Cyber Security Matters for Boards and Legal Advisers
Cyber security has evolved from a purely technical domain into a critical governance and legal challenge. Directors and legal professionals now face:
- Regulatory compliance obligations under privacy and data protection laws
- Fiduciary duties related to cyber risk oversight
- Crisis management responsibilities during ransomware and data breach incidents
- Reputational risk from cyber incidents
- Business continuity planning and resilience
- Legal exposure from inadequate cyber governance
Recent high-profile Australian cyber incidents have demonstrated that boards and legal teams are accountable when cyber events occur.
What Makes This Delegation Different
Education-Focused, Not Vendor-Led
This is a curated learning experience, not a commercial tour. The programme focuses on:
- Professional education and CPD-aligned development
- Strategic insight from international experts
- Real-world capability building
- Practical application for boardrooms and legal practice
Expert Access Across Multiple Sectors
Participants engage in structured briefings, workshops, and discussions with leaders from:
- Government cyber security agencies
- Industry cyber security operations
- Legal practitioners specializing in cyber law
- Academic and research institutions
- Crisis response organizations
Why Israel for Cyber Security Education?
A World-Leading Cyber Ecosystem
Israel is globally recognized for cyber security excellence, with strengths in:
- National cyber governance frameworks integrating government, military and civilian sectors
- Public-private collaboration models for threat intelligence and response
- Operational resilience developed through managing persistent cyber threats
- Legal and regulatory frameworks for cyber incident management
- Innovation ecosystems connecting startups, academia and enterprise
Relevant Lessons for Australian Organizations
Israeli experience offers direct insights for Australian boards and legal professionals on:
- Governing cyber security at organizational and national levels
- Managing major cyber incidents under extreme pressure
- Director and lawyer responsibilities during ransomware, data breaches and state-sponsored attacks
- Building effective public-private partnerships for cyber resilience
Programme Content and Learning Outcomes
Core Focus Areas
Cyber Risk Governance and Board Oversight
- Director duties and cyber risk
- Board reporting and decision-making frameworks
- Cyber risk appetite and tolerance
- Governance committee structures
Incident Response and Crisis Management
- Anatomy of major cyber security incidents
- Crisis decision-making under pressure
- Stakeholder communication during incidents
- Executive and board roles in response
Ransomware and Extortion
- Ransomware attack scenarios
- Negotiation considerations and ethical issues
- Legal constraints and law enforcement engagement
- Payment decisions and regulatory implications
Legal and Regulatory Challenges
- Privacy law compliance during breaches
- Regulatory notification obligations
- Legal privilege in cyber investigations
- Cross-border legal issues
- Litigation risk and cyber insurance
State-Level Threats
- Nation-state cyber activity
- Critical infrastructure protection
- Cyber warfare concepts
- Government-industry coordination
Emerging Risks
- Artificial intelligence and cyber security
- Operational technology (OT) vulnerabilities
- Sector-specific cyber threats
- Supply chain cyber risks
Professional Development Value
- Director education aligned with AICD and governance body requirements
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for legal practitioners
- Practical skills applicable in boardrooms and legal advisory roles
- Peer networking with professionals facing similar challenges
Who Should Attend This Delegation
Primary Audience
- Company directors and non-executive directors
- Board committee members (audit, risk, technology, governance)
- In-house counsel and general counsel
- Law firm partners and senior associates
- Chief Risk Officers and Chief Compliance Officers
- Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) professionals
Also Relevant For
- Government legal and policy advisers
- Regulatory professionals
- Academic researchers in governance and cyber law
- Insurance professionals handling cyber risk
- Senior executives with governance oversight responsibilities
Programme Structure
Israel Cyber Week Integration
- Global cyber security thought leaders
- Government and military cyber experts
- Industry case studies and threat analysis
- Technology demonstrations and innovation showcases
Dedicated Delegation Programme
- Closed-door sessions with Israeli cyber authorities
- Legal practitioner roundtables
- Incident response simulations
- Governance framework workshops
- Site visits to cyber operations centers
Networking and Peer Exchange
- Fellow Australian directors and legal professionals
- Israeli counterparts in governance and law
- International delegation participants
- Subject matter experts across sectors
Why This Investment Matters Now
Rising Regulatory Expectations
- Enhanced privacy law obligations
- ASIC and APRA guidance on cyber resilience
- ASX corporate governance principles
- Notifiable data breach requirements
- Directors’ duties case law development
Growing Incident Complexity
- Sophisticated ransomware groups
- State-sponsored espionage
- Supply chain compromises
- OT and critical infrastructure targeting
- AI-enabled attack methods
Board and Legal Accountability
- Make rapid decisions under extreme pressure
- Navigate complex legal and regulatory obligations
- Manage stakeholder communication
- Balance competing interests and legal risks
- Provide clear governance leadership
Practical Application
Strategic Understanding
- How cyber crises unfold in practice
- What effective governance looks like under pressure
- How legal and operational teams coordinate during incidents
Operational Knowledge
- Frameworks for board cyber reporting
- Incident response decision trees
- Legal issue spotting during cyber events
- Crisis communication protocols
Professional Networks
- Connections with peers facing similar challenges
- Access to international expert resources
- Ongoing learning community
Registration and Programme Information
Programme Dates: 21-25 June 2026
Location: Tel Aviv, Israel (coinciding with Israel Cyber Week)
Programme Delivery: CyBiz in conjunction with Israel Trade & Economic Commission to Australia
Next Steps
Download the comprehensive programme brochure for:
- Detailed itinerary and session descriptions
- Accommodation and logistics information
- Registration process and fees
- CPD and professional development recognition
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this programme suitable for directors without technical backgrounds?
Yes. The programme is designed for governance and legal professionals. Technical concepts are explained in business and risk context.
Does the programme offer CPD points?
Yes. The programme is structured to support CPD requirements for legal practitioners and director education frameworks.
What is the difference between this and Israel Cyber Week?
Israel Cyber Week is a large international conference. This delegation includes curated Cyber Week sessions plus exclusive briefings, workshops and meetings designed specifically for governance and legal professionals.
Is prior cyber security knowledge required?
No. The programme is designed for directors and lawyers with governance oversight responsibilities, regardless of technical expertise level.
What is included in the programme fee?
Full details of inclusions, accommodation, transfers and programme components are available in the downloadable brochure.