WEBINAR (8/27/25): Inside the Cyber Battlefield- Iranian Cyber Operations from an FBI Perspective
Inside the Cyber Battlefield: Iranian Cyber Operations from an FBI Perspective Hosted by George Washington University’s Program on Extremism
When: Wednesday, August 27, 2025 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Where: Virtual Event
Nation-state and cyber criminals pose a growing threat across the globe for cyber espionage and cyber attacks. The FBI leverages its unique authorities, world-class capabilities, and enduring partnerships to impose costs on cyber adversaries. This session with FBI Cyber Division Assistant Director Brett Leatherman will discuss the evolution of Iranian-based cyber threats in recent years and cover the tactics and objectives of Iran’s cyber-enabled influence operations, including discussion of case studies and global efforts by law enforcement, intelligence communities, and industry to detect, deter, and counteract these sophisticated threats. This event will be moderated by Senior Research Fellow, Jennifer Baker.
