NCSC Issues Warning As Middle East Events Heighten Cyber Risk – Cybersecurity
NCSC Issues Warning As Middle East Events Heighten Cyber Risk – Cybersecurity
Publish Date: 2026-03-13 05:11:00
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Events in the Middle East are a sharp reminder that geopolitical
instability can quickly disrupt supply chains and escalate cyber
risks.
As we note in our 2026 Commercial, Technology & Regulatory
Handbook:
The robustness of supply chains continues to be regularly
tested. The scale of cloud reliance and issues with cybersecurity
results mean a risk of serious loss when things go wrong, so
businesses must be prepared contractually and operationally.
What the NCSC says about the conflict in the Middle East
Jonathon Ellison, director for national resilience at the
National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) said this week:
In light of rapidly evolving events in the Middle East, it
is critical that all UK organisations remain alert to the potential
risk of cyber compromise.
The NCSC’s current assessment is that there is likely
“no current significant change” in the direct
cybersecurity threat from Iran. However, this could shift quickly.
As the NCSC notes, there is “almost certainly a heightened
risk of indirect cyber threat” for businesses based in the
Middle East or who have supply chains there.
The NCSC has published recommended actions for businesses, which
you can access here.
A reminder of your legal obligations
UK cybersecurity law already imposes substantial duties on
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