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Giesecke+Devrient says post-quantum shift is urgent
Data Protection

Giesecke+Devrient says post-quantum shift is urgent

Encrypted data could be exposed years before practical quantum computers arrive, putting identity, telecoms and payments under pressure.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
UK firms face major cloud outage risk, report says
Disaster Recovery

UK firms face major cloud outage risk, report says

A 24-hour failure at a key Amazon Web Services region could wipe out GBP £1 billion in revenue for exposed UK companies, the report says.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • This month
FiveNines completes 9.6MW European data centre project
Data centers

FiveNines completes 9.6MW European data centre project

The milestone strengthens the UK-headquartered builder's push into European infrastructure after the facility was handed over with LEED Gold status.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • This month
Tanium wins Spain's top security certification for cloud
Software-as-a-Service

Tanium wins Spain's top security certification for cloud

The approval opens Spain's public sector market to Tanium Cloud, after the platform met the country's highest security standard for sensitive systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Emesent secures USD $17 million to expand manufacturing
Software-as-a-Service

Emesent secures USD $17 million to expand manufacturing

The capital will help the Queensland company lift production, add jobs and push its autonomy software into more overseas markets.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Infoblox to buy Kentik in network observability push
Hybrid Cloud

Infoblox to buy Kentik in network observability push

The deal could give enterprises a fuller view of hybrid networks as AI-driven operations and security tools demand cleaner traffic data.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
CISA uses Anthropic AI to scan federal code for flaws
Application Security

CISA uses Anthropic AI to scan federal code for flaws

The pilot could help uncover long-ignored flaws in ageing federal systems, but it also raises questions over transparency and supply-chain risk.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
China-aligned spies target university Roundcube servers
Malware

China-aligned spies target university Roundcube servers

Sensitive physics and engineering research at US and Canadian universities may have been exposed after hackers used Roundcube flaws to enter mail servers.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
Unseenlabs launches second-gen satellites for wider RF
SpaceX

Unseenlabs launches second-gen satellites for wider RF

The French firm's new microsatellites broaden radio frequency monitoring beyond ships, giving customers wider coverage of land and space activity.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • This month

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BCIT launches digital twin hub for critical infrastructure
Smart Cities

BCIT launches digital twin hub for critical infrastructure

Industry can now test grid, EV charging and cybersecurity systems in a virtual setting before risking outages on live networks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
UK cyber agency plans AI shield for critical networks
Network Security

UK cyber agency plans AI shield for critical networks

The plan could speed defences across government and vital sectors, but experts warn weak basics and policy gaps may blunt its impact.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Spectrum partners with Arctic Wolf on cyber services
Data Protection

Spectrum partners with Arctic Wolf on cyber services

New Zealand firms can now outsource 24x7 threat monitoring as Spectrum adds Arctic Wolf's managed detection and response to its resilience stack.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • This month
Climate resilience is becoming a core technology strategy
Agricultural Technology

Climate resilience is becoming a core technology strategy

Weather-related outages are pushing technology firms to treat resilience as vital as emissions cuts, with connectivity now a business continuity issue.

By Nicky Preston • 5 min read • This month
QuSecure appoints ex-Navy admiral to advisory board
Data Protection

QuSecure appoints ex-Navy admiral to advisory board

Pressure is mounting on federal agencies to replace vulnerable encryption before quantum computers can exploit it, making QuSecure's hire timely.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
Public sector cyber training gaps exposed in survey
Data Protection

Public sector cyber training gaps exposed in survey

Staff confidence masks weak cyber readiness in the public sector, where more than a quarter report no effective training in a year or ever.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Veritech secures Barclays funding for growth plans
Physical Security

Veritech secures Barclays funding for growth plans

Refinancing will free up capital for the Southampton security firm to expand its control centre, technology and service lines.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • This month
Kinetic IT launches AI engineering division with Sete
Digital Transformation

Kinetic IT launches AI engineering division with Sete

The move targets government and critical infrastructure clients seeking secure AI deployment inside complex operations rather than advisory support.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • This month
The Essential Eight is being retired, here's what that means for your cyber programme
Software-as-a-Service

The Essential Eight is being retired, here's what that means for your cyber programme

Organisations will need to widen cyber planning beyond a checklist as Australia moves to replace the Essential Eight with risk-based Essentials guidance.

By Tony Rabottini • 4 min read • This month