Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Cyber-Electronic Command (IRGC-CEC): Iran's Cyber Warfare Unit

The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Cyber-Electronic Command (IRGC-CEC) is a specialized unit within the IRGC responsible for conducting cyber and electronic warfare operations. The IRGC, a branch of Iran's military established after the 1979 Iranian Revolution, wields significant influence within the country, controlling various military, political, and economic sectors. The IRGC-CEC plays a central role in Iran's state-sponsored cyber activities, including cyber espionage, offensive cyber operations, and electronic warfare, often targeting foreign governments, organizations, and critical infrastructure. The IRGC-CEC has been linked to numerous cyberattacks and campaigns designed to advance Iran's strategic interests, gather intelligence, disrupt adversaries, and project power in cyberspace. This unit often operates through front companies and affiliated groups. The graph illustrates the relationships between the IRGC-CEC and other sanctioned entities to which it is connected.