Global Scans · Cybersecurity · Weekly Summary

• [New] CISA continues to support federal agencies and the broader cybersecurity ecosystem with their continued adoption of zero trust network capabilities to meet mission needs and the evolving cyber threat landscape. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA
• [New] The EU's July Action Plan on Cybersecurity & AI is setting up plans for stronger AI testing and evaluation capacity, with a new EU evaluation capability expected to be operational by 2027. RISKINFO
• [New] 94% of WEF respondents expected AI to be the most significant driver of cybersecurity change in the year ahead. DeepStrike
• [New] Microsoft has announced MAI-Cyber - 1-Flash, a cybersecurity-focused AI model designed to identify and help remediate software vulnerabilities within its MDASH security platform. Exploring Information Security
• [New] Powerful artificial intelligence models that could upend global cybersecurity, wreaking havoc on governments and businesses, are mere months away. Euronews
• [New] The EU Cyber Resilience Act (EU CRA) mandates implementing a Coordinated Vulnerability Disclosure (CVD) policy to enhance cybersecurity within the European Union, particularly for products such as IoT devices. cavliwireless.com
• [New] DNV's Maritime Cyber Priority 2024/25, based on a survey of almost 500 maritime professionals, found growing awareness and investment in cybersecurity but also warned of potential overconfidence, particularly regarding supply chains, operational technology, training and skills. Firstlink Global
• Asia Pacific is anticipated to be the fastest-growing region with a share of around 30.5%, as enterprises are rapidly digitalizing while governments are introducing superior cybersecurity, data protection, and AI governance regulations. Persistence Market Research
• Latin America is expected to have significant growth in the upcoming years, driven by increasing digitalization, rising cyber threats, and government initiatives to bolster cybersecurity infrastructure. Precedence Research
• Cybersecurity breaches are projected to cost a lot of money in the Asia Pacific area. Market Data Forecast
• North America is predicted to dominate with a global share of approximately 36.6%, as organizations in the U.S. and Canada were early adopters of enterprise risk management, cloud software, and cybersecurity governance platforms. Persistence Market Research
• Shield Tech Hub is a Rwanda-based cybersecurity company delivering offensive security, defensive security, compliance, cyber awareness, and threat intelligence solutions through Threat Informant across Africa. Vivatechnology
• Palo Alto Networks is a pioneer in cybersecurity solutions, offering advanced threat prevention and AI-driven analytics. Strac
• AI labs like OpenAI and Anthropic have over the past year released AI models that are customised to expose cybersecurity problems, while warning that their technology could pose new risks by finding holes in corporate computer networks faster than defenders could fix them. The Sydney Morning Herald
• The Commission and ENISA will develop a blueprint for secure access to advanced AI systems for cybersecurity purposes. Cloud Captains
• AI is changing our world in ways we have only begun to imagine, becoming increasingly integral not just to online research and business productivity, but also to defence systems, cybersecurity, logistics networks, and critical infrastructure. SpaceNews
• By bringing together EU institutions, Member States, industry, researchers, open-source communities and international partners, it aims to ensure that Europe can harness the benefits of AI while remaining resilient against emerging cybersecurity threats. Shaping Europe's digital future
• The FDA's upcoming 2026 cybersecurity regulations apply to devices equipped with software, firmware, or programmable logic that pose cybersecurity risks. Censinet
• Cybersecurity leaders in the U.K. are increasingly expected to demonstrate resilience through measurable business outcomes. City AM
• ISC2's 2026 cybersecurity predictions identified supply chain security and third-party vulnerabilities as major concerns as companies rely more heavily on interconnected digital systems. Worldwide Express
• Anthropic signed an MOU with South Korea's Ministry of Science and ICT, committing to collaborate on AI safety and cybersecurity, model evaluation in the Korean language with the Korea AI Safety Institute, and information-sharing on AI-enabled cyber threats. Build Fast with AI

Last updated: 23 August 2026