Eyal Zin is an Israeli cybersecurity expert, researcher, and government official specializing in national cyber defense. He holds a PhD in Information Systems from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, where he was a prominent academic and led the Cyber Research Center prior to his government appointment. His career spans both military and governmental structures, having served as the Head of the Cyber Defense Directorate in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) before becoming the Director of the Israel National Cyber Directorate (INCD) in July 2020. The INCD, operating under the Prime Minister's Office, is responsible for coordinating national cyber defense strategies, policy development, and collaboration across government agencies, the IDF, and private sectors to protect critical infrastructure from cyber threats. Under Zin's leadership, the directorate has focused on enhancing Israel's cyber resilience, responding to sophisticated and state-sponsored attacks, integrating emerging technologies like AI into national security frameworks, fostering international partnerships, and maintaining proactive measures for threat detection and response. His role positions him at the intersection of technology, policy, and defense, making him a central figure in Israel's efforts to maintain a technological edge in cybersecurity and safeguard critical infrastructure amid regional geopolitical tensions. Zin has been involved in high-level discussions with security officials, including meetings with figures such as Yossi Sariel, and his transition from academia and military to national leadership underscores his influence in shaping Israel's cyber policy landscape.