Episode 15 - Unit 8200. The Israeli Cyber Warfare Division

When the country of Israel needs help on the digital battlefield, they turn to their own Unit 8200. Comprised of the smartest hackers and computer engineers in the country, they are the country's last line of cyber defense.

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Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk

Written & Researched by Ryan Lee

Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard 

Theme Song You Are Digital by Computerbandit

Listen to the 20th Century Geek Podcast.

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https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-alleged-iranian-cyberattack-israels-water-authority-beefs-up-defenses/