Cyber security in different geopolitical contexts

Geopolitical and regional context of cyber threats

- Political and economic tensions exacerbate the risk of cyberattacks
- Nation states may be involved in cyber attacks
- Cybercriminal groups located in certain regions
- Non-state actors and terrorist groups exploiting cyberspace
Threats specific to regions where humanitarian organizations operate

Sub-Saharan Africa
- Cyber attacks targeting critical infrastructure
- ex: medical facilities, water and electricity distribution networks
- Ransomware attacks targeting humanitarian organizations
Threats specific to regions where humanitarian organizations operate

Middle East and North Africa
- Cyber espionage related to regional conflicts
- ex: monitoring of communications of humanitarian organizations
- Targeted attacks on human rights defenders and civil society organizations
- Use of malware to disrupt humanitarian operations
Threats specific to regions where humanitarian organizations operate

Asia-Pacific
- Cyberattacks to compromise humanitarian organizations' information systems
- Online extortion and blackmail attempts against aid workers
Threats specific to regions where humanitarian organizations operate

Latin America and the Caribbean
- Organized cybercrime targeting financial and personal data of humanitarian organizations
- Attacks on organizations fighting corruption and organized crime
- Cybersecurity threats related to political violence and social tensions
Threats specific to regions where humanitarian organizations operate

Europe and North America
- Phishing and social engineering attacks targeting employees and volunteers of humanitarian organizations
- Cyberattacks targeting supply chains and local partners of humanitarian organizations
- Attempts to infiltrate and compromise the IT systems of humanitarian organizations
Adapting strategies accordingly

- Analysis of the risks linked to the geopolitical and regional context
- Implementation of defense mechanisms adapted to specific threats
- Cooperation with local authorities and regional partners (if possible)