National Security stories - Page 2

New Zealand’s cybersecurity firm DEFEND clinched Microsoft’s Global Security Partner of the Year amid rising state-backed cyber attacks targeting local businesses daily.

Non-human identities like bots and APIs outnumber humans 50:1, creating major security risks across Australian industries amid rising digital automation.

UK quantum start-ups warn of talent loss abroad unless government creates a Quantum Sovereign Wealth Fund to support growth-stage capital investment.

Australia faces urgent calls to improve AI adoption and bridge its innovation gap, ranking 105th globally for turning research into commercial success.

Philippines data centre operators form DCPH alliance to boost digital infrastructure and position the country as a key Southeast Asian digital hub.

Google warns of a surge in cyber espionage targeting Asia-Pacific summits in 2026, alongside rising scams using false base stations and tighter supply chain cybersecurity rules.

ORCA Opti, DNH Logistics and Aurora Materials unite to offer zero-trust security in defence logistics, enhancing compliance and asset tracking with AI and fluorescent tagging.

Australia faces a dire cyber threat scenario targeting its economy, infrastructure and government, urging organisations to enhance threat hunting and resilience now.

Acronis launches Cyber Protect Local, an on-premises platform combining backup, recovery, and cybersecurity to ensure data sovereignty and regulatory compliance.

CrowdStrike and NVIDIA have joined forces to create autonomous AI agents that provide real-time cybersecurity across cloud, data centre, and edge environments.

AMD and Oak Ridge National Labouratory partner with the US Department of Energy in a USD $1 billion investment to launch two AI supercomputers, Lux AI and Discovery.

OpenAI's new deal lets UK firms store AI data on British soil, sparking debate on digital sovereignty and balancing innovation with national control.

Ransomware, a $10.5tn cybercrime industry by 2025, uses a professional economic model driving global attacks, with governments moving to curb payments.

New Zealand’s intelligence chief warns rising foreign cyber espionage demands businesses strengthen security to protect innovation and national interests.

Semperis's documentary, Midnight in the War Room, unveils the human stories behind defending vital infrastructure from global cyber threats.

F5 has suffered a major breach exposing BIG-IP source code and security flaws, raising global risks amid limited evidence of exploitation so far.

Oracle and Duality have teamed up to offer secure AI analytics on Oracle Cloud, enabling privacy-first data collaboration for government and defence agencies.

Som Satsangi, ex-SVP of Hewlett Packard Enterprise India, joins Vehere board to drive cyber innovation and bolster India’s digital security ambitions.

Oracle broadens its Defence Ecosystem, adding AI startups from Australia, New Zealand and allies to enhance cybersecurity and national security technologies.

Aleo Network Foundation appoints Yaya Fanusie as Global Head of Policy to lead privacy-focused blockchain payments amid global regulatory push.