In episode 143 of Cybersecurity Where You Are, Sean Atkinson is joined by John Cohen, Executive Director of the Program for Countering Hybrid Threats at the Center for Internet Security®(CIS®). Together, they discuss Iran's evolving multidimensional threat activity following U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities in June 2025. Here are some highlights from our episode:00:49. Lessons from the past on how Iran might respond to the U.S. airstrikes in June 202504:56. The use of informed practice and continuous awareness to better prepare defenders06:41. Recap of Iranian multidimensional threat activity observed between 2024 and 202511:53. The impact of contextual intelligence and education in driving threat awareness19:17. Why understanding of impact is critical to addressing a business risk23:09. Three things you need to do to be an effective threat briefer25:07. The use of tabletop exercises (TTXs) to promote incident response26:56. The 2024 General Election as a case study of what threat preparedness can doResourcesThreatWA™US hits 3 Iranian nuclear sites, Trump says, plunging America into conflictAre national security threats a concern after U.S. military strike on Iranian nuclear sites?New report: Hacker for El Chapo helped boss hunt and kill FBI informantsMS-ISAC Guide to DDoS AttacksWith July 4 just days away, US law enforcement on high alert for Iran retaliationIran-linked hackers threaten to release Trump aides' emailsIranian-aligned hackers claim responsibility for Truth Social cyberattackIranian-Aligned Hackers Claim Responsibility for Attack on Trump’s Truth Social PlatformStates and Congress wrestle with cybersecurity after Iran attacks small town water utilitiesNYPD deploying additional resources across city following US strikes on IranCIS Critical Security Controls v8.1 Industrial Control Systems (ICS) GuideEnhancing Safety in the Connected World — A National Framework for ActionEpisode 138: The Use of GenAI to Refine Your TTX DevelopmentCountering Multidimensional Threats: Lessons Learned from the 2024 ElectionIf you have some feedback or an idea for an upcoming episode of Cybersecurity Where You Are, let us know by emailing [email protected].

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