Note to Channel Islands firms on media coverage on the increased risk of cyber attacks from Iran

There has been extensive coverage in both tech and mainstream media warning about the possibility of revenge cyber attacks by Iran following the targeted killing of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani by the United States last week.

Whilst there is a chance that Iran will attack the US and her allies, firms in the West need to consider their threat models and whether or not Iranian interests intersect with their business operations.

Unless a local Channel Islands firm is providing high profile services directly to the US, or otherwise would have operations significant enough to be directly targeted by Iran, it is unlikely there is much danger to Channel Islands firms specifically from the Iranians as a result of this assassination.

Nation State actors do pose an ongoing threat to businesses across the Channel Islands and good cyber hygiene should be followed to guard against by Nation States, and any other malicious actors wanting to cause you harm.

If you have any specific concerns or if you want to discuss your existing defensive capabilities please contact us.