As conflict rises between Israel and Iran, organizations in the United States are urged to prepare for the possibility of increased cyberattacks from Iran. 

A joint statement issued by the Food and Agriculture Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Food and Ag-ISAC) and the Information Technology - Information Sharing and Analysis Center (IT-ISAC) asserts that now is when organizations must become familiar with Iranian-affiliated actors. Understanding these groups and their tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) is essential to preparing and remaining resilient. 

“Historically, Iranian state-sponsored actors, pro-Iran hacktivist groups, and financially motivated cybercriminals have launched attacks against U.S. organizations during periods of heightened conflict. In light of this, the Food and Ag-ISAC and IT-ISAC recommend companies take immediate steps to proactively assess their cyber preparedness, enhance their defenses, and prepare for a range of cyber activity, some of which could potentially be disruptive,” the statement reads. 

The statement warns that attacks not directly targeting the U.S. could have impacts on the nation, as the “interconnectedness of networks” could have widespread impacts. 

Organizations are encouraged to bolster defenses and increase threat monitoring.