Periods of geopolitical instability, including the current conflict in the Middle East, can lead to an increase in cyber activity from both state‑linked groups and opportunistic threat actors. Government agencies and industry organizations have encouraged businesses to maintain a heightened security posture during this time.
At Commvault, we’re doing exactly that. We’ve elevated our internal awareness, tightened our operational discipline, and reinforced our resilience measures. Commvault also works with a trusted threat intelligence partner, CloudSEK, zusammen, um sich entwickelnde Risiken zu überwachen und unsere Sicherheitsvorkehrungen entsprechend anzupassen. Wir ermutigen unsere Kunden, Partner und Branchenkollegen, ähnliche Schritte zu unternehmen, um auf dem Laufenden zu bleiben und zentrale Cybersicherheitsmaßnahmen zu verstärken.
Worauf sich Unternehmen derzeit konzentrieren sollten
1. Know when to shift into “heightened alert” mode
Have clear internal criteria for when to increase monitoring, limit non-essential changes on critical systems, or accelerate incident‑response readiness. These moves don’t need to be dramatic – they just need to be deliberate and well‑coordinated.
2. Stärkung der Identitäts- und Zugriffskontrolle
During periods of heightened regional tensions, many threat actor campaigns rely on compromising user accounts. Reinforce good hygiene: regular credential rotation, strong authentication, careful review of unusual login behavior, and prompt investigation of anything that looks out of place. For practical steps to reduce identity-related risk, see Commvault’s recent blog on Bewährte Verfahren im Bereich Sicherheit.
3. Achten Sie verstärkt auf Ihre mit dem Internet verbundenen Netzwerkränder und den Fernzugriff
Threat actors often take advantage of internet‑facing systems or remote access tools during global flare‑ups. Ensure these systems are well‑maintained, updated, and monitored.
4. Seien Sie auf mögliche Verfügbarkeitsstörungen vorbereitet
DDoS and hacktivism activity often spikes during regional conflicts. Talk with your service providers, understand your mitigation options, and rehearse your internal escalation and communications plan so you’re ready if availability becomes a target.
5. Stellen Sie sicher, dass Sie sich schnell erholen können
In times of uncertainty, resilience matters as much as prevention. Ensure your critical data is backed up securely, stored in multiple forms and locations, and restorable on short notice. Practicing recovery is just as important as having the backups themselves.
6. Achten Sie auf Falschinformationen, Social Engineering und irreführende Meldungen
Periods of conflict tend to bring surges in defacements, false breach or shutdown claims, and social‑media‑driven narratives. Treat sensational claims cautiously, verify impacts through trusted channels, report suspicious communications quickly, and maintain steady communication practices.
7. Halten Sie sich an die Empfehlungen vertrauenswürdiger Berater
Follow alerts and guidance from reputable government and industry bodies. These sources regularly highlight shifts in regional threat activity and recommend practical steps organizations can take to prepare. A few resources include: CISA-Cybersicherheitshinweise; UK NCSC Reports & Advisories; Sicherheitshinweise des CERT-EU; and die Nationale Schwachstellendatenbank des NIST.
Stay ready, stay resilient
Cybersecurity during global instability is not about panic, it’s about posture. By staying informed, tightening foundational practices, and strengthening resilience, organizations can navigate turbulent periods with confidence.
If you’d like help reviewing your preparation or refining your approach, our team is here to support you.
