Global Scans · Security · Weekly Summary

• [New] Peace and Security: AI-powered disinformation is already endangering UN peace and humanitarian operations, putting staff and civilians at risk. United Nations
• [New] Europe is expected to grow at a significant rate over the forecast period due to regions' increased defence spending, growing security concerns, investments in cutting-edge technologies, and increased demand for strong maritime security. Precedence Research
• [New] Asia Pacific is expected to grow at the fastest rate during the forecast period, driven by rising regional tension and security concerns. Precedence Research
• [New] Lincoln Laboratory's winning technologies enhance national security in a range of ways, from securing satellite communication links and identifying nearby emitting devices to providing a layer of defence for U.S. Army vehicles and protecting service members from chemical threats. MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• [New] The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has integrated counterterrorism into a broader mission, emphasizing global transportation security and intelligence coordination Counterterrorism and Threat Prevention Policy - Homeland Security. Ainvest
• [New] 2025 global security faces urgent threats from political violence, AI-driven misinformation, and cyberattacks, driving demand for advanced threat detection solutions. Ainvest
• [New] Quantum computing's potential to break RSA and ECC encryption-cornerstones of modern blockchain security - has long been a theoretical concern. Ainvest
• [New] By 2028, 50% of companies will use security services to protect against misinformation. Emerline
• [New] With 61% of organizations planning to roll out passwordless authentication in 2026, and 50% of US enterprises having already adopted some form of passwordless authentication, we are witnessing a fundamental transformation in how organizations approach identity security. Rippling
• [New] Working people will be more secure as the UK Armed Forces prepare for the new era of threats with a major deal with Google Cloud for the latest security technology - strengthening collaboration between the UK and US. GOV.UK
• [New] Washington defence policy experts recognize the current deteriorating security environment in which Russia is modernizing its strategic arsenal and engaging in nuclear coercive threats and China is expanding its nuclear forces. The Heritage Foundation
• [New] In 2025, the organizations that master the delicate balance between AI automation and human expertise will define the future of digital security. Cyber Labs - Protect your business from cyber risk
• [New] The New Role of Security Professionals: Security professionals in 2025 are evolving from reactive threat hunters to strategic AI orchestrators. Cyber Labs - Protect your business from cyber risk
• [New] Another agency putting the augmented SOC into practice is the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, which is using AI to fuse massive data sets, detect anomalies and flag potential threats for analysts through interactive dashboards that pair ML with traditional, rule-based alerts. Technology Solutions That Drive Government
• [New] Through an integration with Cisco AI Defence, teams can gain a unified view of critical security risks - including prompt injection, data leakage, and harmful content - across agents and LLMs. Splunk
• [New] By 2027, 50% of enterprises will be investing in disinformation security products or services and TrustOps strategies, up from less than 5% today. Gartner
• [New] A 2025 analysis from Post Quantum projects the arrival of a machine capable of breaking RSA-2048 as soon as 2030, give or take two years, while Britain's National Cyber Security Centre has urged companies to begin migrating to quantum-safe systems by 2028, with full adoption by 2035. Yahoo Finance
• [New] National Security Memo-10, which targets 2035 for federal systems to be quantum-resistant. / USA Encryption Consulting
• [New] The U.S. is tightening undersea cable security - the FCC moved to ban Chinese equipment on new U.S.-linked cables and streamline permits for trusted operators, amid warnings that adversaries could threaten critical internet arteries ts2. TS2 Space
• [New] Internet Blackouts and Security: Unfortunately, the Middle East continues to experience internet disruptions driven by political and security events. Bez Kabli
• [New] Imposing an additional 40% tariff on Brazil following recent actions of the Government of Brazil that threaten the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States. The White House
• [New] The global security landscape in 2025 is defined by a stark reality: political violence is no longer a distant risk but an immediate, evolving threat. Ainvest
• [New] By 2027, 50% of large enterprise CISOs will adopt human-centric security behaviour and design practices to minimize human risk and maximize control adoption. UC Tech News

Last updated: 16 September 2025