The National Cyber Security Framework (NCSF) is Israel’s national cybersecurity directive issued by the Israel National Cyber Directorate (INCD). The framework defines mandatory cybersecurity requirements for critical infrastructure operators, essential service providers, and organizations that are vital to national security and economic stability.
NCSF establishes a structured, risk-based approach to cyber defense, focusing on prevention, detection, response, and recovery from cyber threats. The framework is designed to protect critical national assets against evolving cyber risks while ensuring coordinated incident handling and operational resilience.
Organizations subject to NCSF must implement continuous risk management practices and maintain readiness for regulatory oversight, reporting obligations, and collaboration with national cyber authorities.
Key Benefits of NCSF Compliance
- Compliance with national cybersecurity regulations
- Protection of critical infrastructure and essential services
- Risk-based cybersecurity governance framework
- Mandatory cyber incident reporting requirements
- Government coordination and support through INCD
Core Cybersecurity Focus Areas
- Critical Asset Protection
Identification and protection of systems and assets essential to national infrastructure and services. - Cyber Incident Response
Mandatory reporting, coordination with the INCD, and defined recovery procedures following cyber incidents. - Continuous Risk Assessment
Ongoing evaluation of cyber threats and implementation of appropriate security controls.
NCSF provides a comprehensive national framework that enables organizations to strengthen cyber resilience, meet regulatory obligations, and contribute to the protection of Israel’s critical digital and economic infrastructure.
