Distributed cyber conflict: Navigating the rise of hybrid threat ecosystems across the Gulf and Ukraine

Geopolitical tensions in the Gulf and Ukraine are driving hybrid cyber threats, with state-aligned actors, proxies, and hacktivists coordinating across regions. Critical sectors like infrastructure, finance, healthcare, and cloud face rising risks, even without direct conflict.

This white paper explores the evolving cyber conflict model and offers guidance. Key insights include:

• Iran-linked actors exploiting enterprise tools to bypass controls
• The Russia-Iran hacktivist coalition's cross-regional impact
• Defensive priorities: identity hardening, phishing-resistant MFA, and intelligence-led detection

Read the full white paper to strengthen your cyber resilience.