Cyber Threat Intelligence Assessment: Persian Gulf Conflict

This cyber threat intelligence assessment examines the evolving cyber security risks linked to escalating geopolitical tensions between Iran, Israel and the United States in the Persian Gulf.

The report analyses how modern conflict increasingly extends into the cyber domain, assessing the potential impact of kinetic military activity on cyber operations and threat actor behaviour.

Key insights from the report include:

• Analysis of how geopolitical tensions in the Persian Gulf are influencing the global cyber threat landscape

• Examination of Iranian state-aligned cyber threat groups and their tactics, techniques and objectives

• Insight into known threat actors including OilRig (APT34), MuddyWater, Peach Sandstorm and Void Manticore

• Assessment of the role of hacktivist networks, proxy groups and influence campaigns linked to regional conflict

• Evaluation of how kinetic military activity and political escalation can translate into increased cyber operations

• Overview of potential cyber risks facing organisations, critical infrastructure and international businesses

• Strategic insight to help cyber security leaders and risk professionals prepare for emerging cyber threats

Download the report to gain a clearer understanding of the evolving cyber threat landscape and how geopolitical developments in the Persian Gulf could shape future cyber activity.