DISPATCH

Threat Landscape

The landscape remains crowded. Nation-state activity continues to target critical infrastructure and supply chains. Criminal groups have professionalized; ransomware and extortion are now standard business models. The line between espionage and sabotage is thinner than it used to be.

A quarterly assessment of the cyber threat environment: key actors, shifts in TTPs, and implications for defense and resilience. Current picture The landscape remains crowded. Nation-state activity continues to target critical infrastructure and supply chains. Criminal groups have professionalized; ransomware and extortion are now standard business models. The line between espionage and sabotage is thinner than it used to be. We don't predict. We assess. This report summarizes what we're seeing, where we see it, and what it implies for organizations that need to prioritize. Key actors and shifts State-sponsored - Persistent targeting of energy, transport, and health. Focus on long-term access over one-off disruption. Criminal - Ransomware-as-a-service and affiliate models. Double extortion is the norm. Emerging - Use of AI in reconnaissance and social engineering. Still early; expect refinement. Implications Defense in depth remains non-negotiable. So does visibility. The organizations that fare best are those that assume compromise and plan for detection and response, not just prevention. We'll update this assessment quarterly.