Acceptance of a Quantum-Secure Encryption Standard
NIST approves CRYSTALS-Kyber for a new post-quantum cryptographic algorithm in government operations, a significant step forward for securing against quantum threats.
Surge in AI-Enhanced Cyberattacks by 300%
A recent study indicates a threefold increase in the use of generative AI by cyber adversaries to generate complex phishing schemes and to slip through security measures.

International Security Monitor
North American Continent
- FTC issues $25M penalty to leading tech company for privacy intrusions akin to GDPR
- CISA's new directives require MFA usage by all federal service providers
- Ransomware affiliate services actively pursue healthcare sector networks
European Territory
- The EU Cyber Resilience Act moves to last stage of approval
- Suggested revisions for GDPR 2.0 encompass tighter regulations on AI systems
- Interpol successfully shuts down a significant illicit online market
Asia-Pacific Region
- Singapore presents a new artificial intelligence security accreditation scheme
- Japan encounters unprecedented levels of DDoS attack intensities
- Australia enforces prompt incident disclosure rules, insisting on a 24-hour timeline
Innovation in Technology Radar
- Advancements in Homomorphic Encryption - Revolutionary technique permits processing on ciphered data with a 100-fold speed increase
- Artificial Intelligence Defense Assistants - Collaboration between Microsoft and PublicDataConcourse to unveil novel developer resources
- Next-Gen 5G Safety Protocols - The GSMA introduces updated principles for securing network segmentations
Forthcoming Events
- Black Hat 2025 - Registration discount available for early registrants
- Zero Day Endeavor Forum - Sequence of online workshops on CVE
- Cloud Computing Safety Symposium - Featured talks by specialists from AWS, Azure, and GCP
Innovations in Technology Sector
- Significant Advance in Homomorphic Encryption - Newly discovered techniques permit processing on encrypted data with a 100-fold speed increase
- Artificial Intelligence Security Assistants - Jointly unveiled development aids by Microsoft and PublicDataConcourse
- Protocols for 5G Security - The GSMA has unveiled fresh guidelines to secure network slicing
Schedule of Forthcoming Events
- Black Hat 2025 - Registration for early birds now available
- Conference on Zero Day Initiatives - Series of online workshops on Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures
- Conference on Cloud Security - Presentations by experts from AWS, Azure, and GCP