Head of Research, Head of the Regional Cyber Resilience Lab
Blavatnik Interdisciplinary Cyber Research Center, Regional Cyber Resilience Lab, Tel Aviv University
Dr. Lior Tabansky earned a Ph.D. in Political Science, an MA in Security Studies, and a BA in Political Science – all from Tel Aviv University. Lior's doctoral dissertation "Explaining National Cyber Insecurity: A New Strategic Defense Adaptation Analytical Framework" (Tel Aviv University, School of Government and Politics, 2018). The empirical section of the dissertation compares the critical infrastructure protection and national cybersecurity strategy of Singapore, Israel, and the United States. Lior went on to co-author the book, "Cybersecurity in Israel," with Professor Maj.-Gen. Isaac Ben-Israel. This book is the first comprehensive "insider" account of decades of Israeli policy and operations. Moreover, the authors develop an original analysis of the grand strategy roles and innovation play in cybersecurity. Lior Tabansky conducted research at the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) think-tank in Tel Aviv, where he authored and published the inaugural Israeli cybersecurity scholarship in 2011-2013.
In parallel with academic work, Lior has built a record of accomplishment in tackling complex policy problems through strategic advisory in Asia and Europe. Recently Dr. Tabansky led comprehensive commercial research and analysis to develop a national cybersecurity strategy. Dr. Tabansky produced a structured report detailing the vision, strategic principles, and dozens of tailored policy recommendations for this nation’s government.
