Iran sharpens cyber tools for foreign policy ends

Subject

Iran’s cyber capability.

Significance

During the recent US government shutdown, the Department for Homeland Security (DHS) issued an emergency directive regarding a complex cyber espionage campaign probably linked to Iran against “multiple executive branch agencies”. For many, this incident indicated a clear increase in the cyber threat posed by Iran.

Impacts

• Iran will build on existing areas of individual expertise and proven technical tactics.
• It will seek to influence internet traffic.
• Espionage will be the main motivation behind Iranian cyberactivity.