KERNELiOS
Track on RadarAcquired by Yael Group · 2024 · news
Israeli cybersecurity training center offering hands-on courses and corporate programs.
- Total raised
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- Employees
- 76
- Founded
- 2015
- Momentum
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Data updated August 2026
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KERNELiOS is a cybersecurity company specializing in Human Risk, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Rishon Lezion, Israel. It employs about 76 people and was acquired by Yael Group in 2024.
KERNELiOS is an Israeli cybersecurity training organization, founded in 2014, that operates under the brand "Cyber Command Knowledge Center." The company was established in response to a skills gap observed between academic cybersecurity curricula and the practical expertise required by national defense bodies, government ministries, and technology companies in Israel. The organization delivers hands-on cybersecurity training programs for both individuals and corporate clients. Its course catalog includes certifications such as the Certified Hands-on Cyber Security Specialist (CHCSS), Certified Hands-on Penetration Tester Expert (CHPTE), Certified Hands-on SIEM Expert (CHSE), Certified Hands-on Web Vulnerability Hunter (CHWVH), Certified Hands-on Windows Memory Forensics Expert (CHWMFE), and Cyber Forensics Expert (CHCFE), among others. Topics covered span penetration testing, SIEM/SOC operations, digital forensics and incident response (DFIR), web vulnerability hunting, OSINT, and Windows memory forensics. KERNELiOS also offers a cyber attack simulator product and provides company-specific training programs tailored for organizational teams. The company is a Pearson VUE authorized test center, a Cisco Networking Academy partner, and holds a Platinum LPI Training Partner status. Headquartered in Rishon-Lezion, Israel, with additional offices in Be'er Sheva and Herzliya, KERNELiOS has established business partnerships across multiple countries including the United States (New York, Miami), Netherlands, Germany, Poland, Singapore, UAE, India, and Cambodia. The organization is led by a team with backgrounds in Israeli intelligence, law enforcement, and defense sectors.
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When was KERNELiOS founded?▾
KERNELiOS was founded in 2015.
Where is KERNELiOS headquartered?▾
KERNELiOS is headquartered in Rishon Lezion, Israel.
Is KERNELiOS public or private?▾
KERNELiOS is a privately-held company.
How many employees does KERNELiOS have?▾
KERNELiOS has approximately 76 employees.
What does KERNELiOS do?▾
KERNELiOS is an Israeli cybersecurity training organization, founded in 2014, that operates under the brand "Cyber Command Knowledge Center." The company was established in response to a skills gap observed between academic cybersecurity curricula and the practical expertise required by national def…