Global Scans · Security · Weekly Summary

• [New] By late 2025, we expect ZK light clients to become the standard for high-security cross-chain bridges, enabling both institutional-grade security and consumer-friendly performance. SEI Blog
• [New] Security leaders must shift to a compliance as code approach in 2026, bringing compliance standards to the business level. Information Security Buzz
• [New] In 2026, Zero Trust will remain a cornerstone of security, but its implementation will become significantly more complicated adding not a replacement, but an additional burden for CISOs and security teams. Information Security Buzz
• [New] United States leadership in Artificial Intelligence will promote United States national and economic security and dominance across many domains. Technocracy News
• [New] Even if Ukraine were to receive security guarantees, the absence of real concessions from Russia would risk triggering new wars elsewhere. TRT World
• [New] The UK Government has entered a partnership with Google DeepMind, citing the potential for AI in public services, education and security. UKAuthority
• [New] Cybersecurity Risks: Legacy systems expose supply chains to security threats, especially with GenAI adoption - up to 75% of breach risks linked to IP leakage (Gartner). Devox Software
• [New] Asia-Pacific: Economic security Governments will double down on economic security, balancing regional economic integration with national security amid increasing multipolarity. EY
• [New] Security teams are scrambling as exploitation of the React 2 Shell vulnerability has escalated into large-scale attacks, prompting U.S. cyber authorities to advance remediation deadlines. Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin
• [New] China had recycled $1.3 trillion of its trade surpluses into loans across the Global South, a move that will create new national-security and economic challenges for the US and its allies. Asia Times
• [New] Nearly all the major AI companies have formed closer links with US defence and national security agencies in the last year, frequently citing the threat from China in their messaging. Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
• [New] Information-security analyst jobs are expected to grow about 33% through 2033, driven by the demand for stronger digital defences. Quartz
• [New] Today, nearly 15% of (corporate) cybersecurity spending comes from outside the chief information security office, and non-CISO cyber spending is expected to grow at a 24% CAGR over the next three years. Cybercrime Magazine
• [New] By approximately 2035, quantum computers are expected to become sufficiently powerful to compromise current widely used cryptographic standards, the foundation of online security. Larry's Substack
• [New] IDC forecasts global security spending will reach $377 billion by 2028, growing at over 12% year-on-year. Modern Work and AI Blog
• [New] Gartner projects worldwide information security and risk management spend will hit $213 billion in 2025, rising to $292 billion by 2028. Modern Work and AI Blog
• [New] Gartner highlights that enterprises are juggling more SaaS applications than ever, with tool sprawl creating duplicate spend, compliance blind spots, and security risks. Modern Work and AI Blog
• [New] Congress has a unique opportunity to build trust in American AI technologies, provide consistency to drive innovation while mitigating security and safety risks, and foster a pro-innovation environment to harness the potential of AI to serve the needs of Americans. SIIA
• [New] While European leaders are pushing for a fair settlement, NATO officials are concerned about broader security risks. Deutsche Welle
• [New] Iran faces a complex mix of safety and security threats that it has never seen before, citing structural damage and potential radiation leaks after the June strikes. The Mainichi
• [New] Turkey's defence industry is gaining strategic importance for Europe amid rising security threats from Russia. DW.COM

Last updated: 16 December 2025