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The ‘New Cold War’ Continues To Mark Urgency For

Organisations To Bolster Cyber-Resilience

By Dave Adamson, Chief Technology Officer at Espria encourages businesses to re-claim
authority over their networks, thereby enhancing cyber-resilience in the wake of current
geopolitical conflicts.

It’s no secret that the consequences of the Russia-Ukraine war are widespread, impacting the world in
ways no one could have foreseen. As the tension continues, organisations have noticed a sharp increase
in cyber-attacks. According to Bridewell Consulting’s research, 86% of organisations have reported an
increased number of cyber-attacks since the start of the Ukraine war and 69% worry their systems are
vulnerable to attack. With sustained attacks including DDoS, new data wipers, phishing campaigns and
malware on government organisations, businesses across the globe are in danger of being caught in the
cyber-crossfire.

The cyber threats are particularly concerning for critical infrastructure where IT and OT/ICS are highly
interconnected. In these circumstances, a compromise may have a domino effect leading to potentially
devastating consequences. While nation-state hackers may display a sense of focus and restraint, an
ad-hoc army of freelance hackers is more unpredictable, leading to new vulnerabilities for both people
and businesses.

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