Cylus, an Israeli startup engaged in the development of cyber-security solutions for the railway industry, has raised $4.7m in seed funding.

The company plans to use the funding to continue its work on addressing various cyber-security challenges faced by the rail industry.

Go deeper with GlobalData

Premium Insights

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

Magma Venture Partners, Vertex Ventures, the SBI Group and private investor Zohar Zisapel participated in the fundraising round.

Cylus CEO Amir Levintal said: “Current approaches to cyber-security do not fit the architecture of railway networks today.

“Our team of world-class cyber specialists, together with rail industry experts, have tailored a solution to the industry’s unique requirements.

"Our solution enables rail companies to detect cyber-attacks in their operational network, including their signalling systems and rolling stocks, and block attackers before they can cause any damage."

“Our solution enables rail companies to detect cyber-attacks in their operational network, including their signalling systems and rolling stocks, and block attackers before they can cause any damage.”

How well do you really know your competitors?

Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.

Company Profile – free sample

Thank you!

Your download email will arrive shortly

Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample

We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form

By GlobalData
Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information of your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.

Railways worldwide have begun to adopt automated, wireless and connected technologies in recent years, which has made them vulnerable to cyber-attacks.

Any form of cyber-attack has the potential to threaten passenger safety, disrupt normal operations and even cause economic damage.

The rise in threat levels has raised awareness of the need for operators to enhance cyber-security systems across the rail industry.

Cylus was founded last year and intends to focus on providing rail network protection solutions to the rail sector, which currently operates using conventional components and communication protocols that are not designed to handle modern cyber-security risks.

Cylus president Boaz Zafrir said: “Railway companies cannot compromise on passenger safety, and one of the pillars of passenger safety is cyber-security.

“Railway executives are acutely aware of the dangers and are looking for answers.”