What Does the Russian Invasion of Ukraine Mean for Cybersecurity Leaders?
"On February 24th, 2022, the Russian Invasion of Ukraine escalated with the use of conventional weapons, but the cyber-conflict has been operating for much longer. All the organizations, particularly those in critical infrastructure sectors, could be affected directly or indirectly."
In this report issued by Gartner®, "you will find all the recommendations for immediate actions, in the short and medium term, that cybersecurity leaders must prioritize to reduce the possible impact of the invasion on their organization:
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"Expect attackers to leverage the situation
as context for already-known attack techniques such as targeted phishing."
"Increase awareness and vigilance
to detect and prevent potential increased threats, but be mindful of the increased stress and pressure your organization is feeling. A human error due to these forces may have a greater impact on your organization than an actual cyber attack."
"Unknown consequences of a crisis like this
test the value of intentional business continuity management efforts as well as incident response plans."
This report covers known, reported, and probable cybersecurity attacks related to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
