The Ukraine-Russia war is affecting many sectors around the world. The most notorious, and one that each and every one of us is suffering first-hand, is energy, which is experiencing huge price rises and creating uncertainty about supply capacity in Europe. However, there is another, less visible sector where a parallel war has also been unleashed. What is the impact of this war on cybersecurity?
Cyberwarfare
Although the war officially started on 24th February, the battle in cyberspace began to be fought earlier. The day before the invasion, several government websites in Kiev were blocked. Attacks on networks and websites are constant and increasing as the conflict progresses.
However, cyberthreats will not occur only in Ukraine. For companies and organisations based in countries expressing support for Ukraine, governments and their cyber security agencies are actively warning of a potential increase in the number of cyberattacks.
The most remarkable thing about a cyber war is that no declaration of it is needed. In fact, this is a reality that is happening all the time between countries such as the United States, Israel, Russia, Iran, Turkey and North Korea, among others.
Steps to follow
That is why businesses need to be more vigilant about their cybersecurity than ever before. It is vital that they improve their planning and robustness to be prepared for any incident. To do this, it is essential to start by identifying critical infrastructures to ensure business continuity.
Among the recommendations from the authorities is the implementation of an EDR security system, which will help keep teams focused on critical incidents. It is also advisable to enlist the help of experts to ensure success in this arduous task.
At Esferize we help you implement the necessary solutions to protect your technological assets. We deploy monitoring and detection systems to control the status of your networks at all times. The key is to anticipate and be able to respond quickly to any critical event.
As we have experienced throughout the pandemic, any incident brings with it increased risks. And the war between Russia and Ukraine will be no exception. Cybercriminals are already taking advantage of it to launch massive attacks and make a quick profit.
