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Droplet warns UK that identity-based cyber defences fail

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Droplet warns UK that identity-based cyber defences are failing against state-backed attackers, urging multi-layered, 'never trust' security.
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VORTIQ-X launches runtime AI governance layer in EMEA

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VORTIQ-X debuts an AI governance hypervisor in EMEA, enforcing runtime controls to meet looming EU AI Act demands on high-risk systems.
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How resilient currency infrastructure supports access and trust

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Resilient currency infrastructure underpins trust, keeps cash accessible in crises and ensures inclusive participation in the digital age.
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UK Spring Statement: AI skills & cyber resilience focus

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UK Spring Statement wins tech sector praise for stability, but experts warn growth hinges on real progress in AI skills and cyber resilience.
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e2e-assure hires Ian Henderson to bolster OT security

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e2e-assure brings in former BP OT cyber leader Ian Henderson to strengthen defences for critical infrastructure and industrial operators.
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Tech South West launches UK marine autonomy accelerator

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Tech South West launches a UK-wide marine autonomy accelerator with Babcock and University of Plymouth to fast-track ocean tech startups.
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Finland courts UK partners on resilient sovereign space

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Finland courts UK defence and space leaders in London to build resilient sovereign space capabilities and cut reliance on external suppliers.
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Google disrupts China-linked cyber espionage on telecoms

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Google says it has crippled a China-linked cyber espionage group accused of hacking telecoms and governments in at least 42 countries.
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Apricorn gains AS9100 for aerospace-grade USB security

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Apricorn wins AS9100 certification, becoming the sole maker of hardware-encrypted USB drives approved to aerospace and defence standards.
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Anthropic accuses Chinese AI labs of illicit Claude copying

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Anthropic alleges Chinese labs DeepSeek, Moonshot and MiniMax ran vast illicit campaigns to copy Claude and bypass US export curbs.
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Horizon3.ai names Dan Bird MBE Field CTO for EMEA cyber push

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Horizon3.ai appoints defence veteran Dan Bird MBE as EMEA field CTO to sharpen offensive security amid rising regional cyber threats.
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Belluno fire brigade deploys gas & radiation monitors

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Belluno fire brigade adopts connected gas and radiation monitors to bolster venue safety ahead of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.
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Scottish Continuity appoints Alison Stone as new Chair

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Alison Stone has been appointed incoming Chair of Scottish Continuity, with her role to be confirmed at this month's Resilient Scotland conference.
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UK warned over growing cyber threat to key services

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UK's cyber agency warns ageing infrastructure and SMEs face rising attack risk, urging urgent resilience upgrades and stronger regulation.
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SatVu raises GBP £30m to build UK thermal sat network

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SatVu secures GBP £30m to expand its UK-built thermal imaging satellites into a multi-satellite constellation for defence and industry.
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OT cyber threats shift from spying to disruption in 2025

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Cyber attacks on industrial systems in 2025 shifted from quiet spying to coordinated operations aiming to disrupt critical infrastructure.
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AI drives shift to persistent, low‑level cyber conflict

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Cyber operations have become constant, covert pressure in geopolitics, with AI-fuelled identity abuse replacing headline-grabbing cyberattacks.
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Firgun backs Photonic from its $250m fund

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Firgun's debut quantum fund deal backs Canada's Photonic from its $250m pot, deepening cross-border UK-North America ties.
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Estimation-centric AI reshapes aerospace defence costs

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AI is reshaping aerospace and defence cost estimation, forcing leaders to pair rapid, data-driven planning with traceability and accountability.
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Serbus completes executive team for UK security push

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Serbus completes six-strong executive team with new finance and security chiefs to drive UK “connect and protect” critical services push.