Cybersecurity in Crisis: Must‑Take Actions During International Conflict

International conflicts consistently trigger spikes in cyber activity, from state‑aligned threat actors and hacktivist campaigns to supply‑chain disruption and increased targeting of critical infrastructure. For security teams, the challenge is not understanding that risk is elevated, but knowing what to do first, what to change fast, and what not to overlook.

This practical session is designed for cybersecurity practitioners who must respond quickly when geopolitical events escalate. Attendees will walk through the must‑take cybersecurity actions organizations should implement to reduce exposure, harden defenses, and maintain resilience during periods of international conflict.

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The session will cover:

• How to rapidly reassess threat models and attack surfaces during conflict-driven risk shifts
• Priority controls to validate across IT, OT, IoT, and cloud environments when adversary activity increases
• Adjustments to monitoring, detection, and incident response for state-sponsored and opportunistic threats
• Managing third‑party, infrastructure, and identity risk under heightened geopolitical pressure
• Translating threat intelligence into concrete defensive actions security teams can execute immediately
• How AI models such as Claude Mythos are reshaping vulnerability discovery, increasing the need for fast exposure visibility and practical mitigations during high-risk geopolitical events.