Israel's cabinet on Sunday approved the appointment of retired military intelligence general Gaby Portnoy to head the country's National Cyber Directorate, the Prime Minister's Office said.
Portnoy will replace Yigal Unna, who stepped down last month, as chief of cyber security.
The Cyber Directorate is the main body charged with defending Israel's cyberspace and advancing the build-up of its cyber strength. It works to strengthen the protection of organizations and citizens in dealing with cyber attacks and in preparing for emergencies.
