Global Scans · Cybersecurity · Weekly Summary

• [New] Quantum computing's rapid maturation amplified cybersecurity vulnerabilities, with experts estimating a 50% likelihood of cryptographically relevant quantum computers emerging by 2035, capable of shattering RSA-2048 encryption. Quantum's Business
• [New] The Pentagon is taking a major step forward in modernizing how it addresses cybersecurity risks. Federal News Network
• [New] U.S. cybersecurity firms are building defensive AI agents that can respond to threats in real time. usfunds
• [New] Cybersecurity in 2026 will be about reducing human error, tightening identity-device trust, and automating threat detection at scale. 42Gears Mobility Systems
• [New] How ransomware, remote access, and real-world disruptions are transforming industrial cybersecurity. Industrial Cyber
• [New] Over the next decade, cybersecurity will evolve from a technical specialty to a foundational business discipline integrated into every aspect of operations. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] Cybersecurity in late 2025 is defined by a paradox: innovation and capital are flowing faster than threat actors' sophistication can be measured, yet the attack surface is expanding in parallel - driven by AI, a flurry of new entrants, and the ever-greyer boundaries between IT and OT. News, Events, Advertising Options
• [New] While AI often dominates headlines, many of the most pressing tech risks in the US stem from traditional cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Global Mirror Official
• [New] WatchGuard Technologies recorded more than 5,000 malware events across Australia in August alone, while Sophos found that 78% of local cybersecurity teams are experiencing burnout amid relentless threat volumes and increasing regulatory expectations. Insurance Business
• [New] Recovery speed and organizational awareness will define cybersecurity success in 2026. Solutions Review Technology News and Vendor Reviews
• [New] The key takeaway for 2026 is that resilience must be the cornerstone of cybersecurity strategies. Solutions Review Technology News and Vendor Reviews
• [New] Cybersecurity represents both a challenge and opportunity, with regional cybersecurity spending projected to exceed $30 billion by 2025. #1 Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, F
• [New] Cybersecurity trends and threat predictions for 2025 and 2026 are shaping how businesses prepare for evolving digital risks. Centre Technologies
• [New] Spending on GenAI models is set to grow 78% in 2026 in Europe as organizations look to increase investment in AI, cloud, and cybersecurity. The Register
• [New] New global cybersecurity rankings show stark differences in defensive maturity - some countries lead on national cyber preparedness while many lag, exposing supply-chain and cross-border risk. News, Events, Advertising Options
• [New] Over one in five organizations reported a cybersecurity incident in the past year, with 40% causing operational disruption and nearly 20% taking more than a month to remediate. Industrial Cyber
• [New] Many top companies are focusing on ongoing cybersecurity education as the best defence against 2026's complicated threat matrix. https://www.uscsinstitute.org/cybersecurity-insights/bl
• [New] Ukraine's Mezha.net highlights a shift toward cloud and cybersecurity skills, suggesting that adaptable workers could thrive. WebProNews
• [New] Despite an uncertain environment, investments in AI, cybersecurity and cloud will continue to drive new IT spending in Australia next year. Gartner
• [New] Hitachi Rail will deploy Google Cloud's cybersecurity and AI technologies to boost operational efficiency, sustainability and progress toward a fully autonomous rail network. Global Railway Review
• New requirements for cybersecurity audits, algorithmic pricing disclosures, and health app privacy protections demand immediate operational changes as we head into 2026. The CommLaw Group
• The SP 800-172 controls are intended for safeguarding information that may be the target of Advanced Persistent Threats, which are highly capable, resourceful, and patient cybersecurity threat actors generally associated with nation-states such as China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea. JD Supra

Last updated: 14 December 2025