National Security stories - Page 4
Apricorn gains AS9100 for aerospace-grade USB security
Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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data protection
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devops
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supply chain
Apricorn wins AS9100 certification, becoming the sole maker of hardware-encrypted USB drives approved to aerospace and defence standards.
Anthropic accuses Chinese AI labs of illicit Claude copying
Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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data analytics
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cloud security
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physical security
Anthropic alleges Chinese labs DeepSeek, Moonshot and MiniMax ran vast illicit campaigns to copy Claude and bypass US export curbs.
Horizon3.ai names Dan Bird MBE Field CTO for EMEA cyber push
Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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devops
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Horizon3.ai appoints defence veteran Dan Bird MBE as EMEA field CTO to sharpen offensive security amid rising regional cyber threats.
Belluno fire brigade deploys gas & radiation monitors
Sat, 21st Feb 2026
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iot
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
Belluno fire brigade adopts connected gas and radiation monitors to bolster venue safety ahead of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.
Scottish Continuity appoints Alison Stone as new Chair
Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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data protection
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dr
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physical security
Alison Stone has been appointed incoming Chair of Scottish Continuity, with her role to be confirmed at this month's Resilient Scotland conference.
UK warned over growing cyber threat to key services
Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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dr
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ransomware
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pam
UK's cyber agency warns ageing infrastructure and SMEs face rising attack risk, urging urgent resilience upgrades and stronger regulation.
SatVu raises GBP £30m to build UK thermal sat network
Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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hyperscale
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dc
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supply chain
SatVu secures GBP £30m to expand its UK-built thermal imaging satellites into a multi-satellite constellation for defence and industry.
OT cyber threats shift from spying to disruption in 2025
Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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ransomware
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iot security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Cyber attacks on industrial systems in 2025 shifted from quiet spying to coordinated operations aiming to disrupt critical infrastructure.
AI drives shift to persistent, low‑level cyber conflict
Sun, 15th Feb 2026
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Cyber operations have become constant, covert pressure in geopolitics, with AI-fuelled identity abuse replacing headline-grabbing cyberattacks.
Firgun backs Photonic from its $250m fund
Sun, 15th Feb 2026
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semiconductors
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quantum computing
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microsoft
Firgun's debut quantum fund deal backs Canada's Photonic from its $250m pot, deepening cross-border UK-North America ties.
Estimation-centric AI reshapes aerospace defence costs
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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ai
AI is reshaping aerospace and defence cost estimation, forcing leaders to pair rapid, data-driven planning with traceability and accountability.
Serbus completes executive team for UK security push
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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hyperscale
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dc
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hcm
Serbus completes six-strong executive team with new finance and security chiefs to drive UK “connect and protect” critical services push.
MoD signs Red Hat deal to boost hybrid cloud and AI
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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virtualisation
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private cloud
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devops
UK Ministry of Defence signs Red Hat enterprise deal to standardise hybrid cloud, automation and AI platforms across Defence Digital Foundry.
Google warns of AI model theft & state-backed misuse
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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malware
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surveillance
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cloud security
Google flags surging attempts to steal AI models as state-backed hackers weaponise Gemini for phishing, intel gathering and malware support.
QuSecure appoints Brian Cunningham to drive PQC growth
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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data protection
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digital transformation
QuSecure hires ex-Navy SEAL commander Brian Cunningham as EVP for strategy and growth to scale post-quantum cryptography adoption.
Gigamon named 2026 public sector observability leader
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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virtualisation
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firewalls
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hybrid cloud
Gigamon wins Frost & Sullivan's 2026 public sector observability award as governments battle cyber threats in complex hybrid IT estates.
Manual data transfers leave UK & US agencies exposed
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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iam
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risk & compliance
UK and US security agencies still rely on manual data transfers as cyberattacks rise, with leaders warning outdated systems heighten risks.
Espionage Without Noise: Understanding APT36's Enduring Campaigns
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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ddos
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surveillance
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supply chain
Indian defence faces a decade-long silent siege as APT36 refines cross-platform cyber espionage with stealthy, persistent RAT campaigns.
DroneShield names Michael Powell new Chief Operating Officer
Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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drones
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manufacturing
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surveillance
DroneShield taps veteran executive Michael Powell as Chief Operating Officer to steer global growth and ramp up Australian production.
Ripjar appoints Matt Mills as Chief Executive Officer
Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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fintech
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risk & compliance
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erp
Ripjar names Matt Mills Chief Executive to spearhead global expansion as regulatory pressure fuels demand for smarter crime screening tech.