Global Scans · Cybersecurity · Weekly Summary

• [New] Signaling & Telecommunication is the fastest-growing component at 9.1% CAGR through 2033, powered by CBTC deployments, cybersecurity regulations, and AI-enabled predictive maintenance platforms. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Almost three-quarters of respondents anticipate their cybersecurity teams will grow by at least 11% over the next 2-3 years, with 19% anticipating growth of more than 20%. Narrative Strategies
• [New] The US government has warned organizations of the unique cybersecurity and compliance challenges presented by multi-cloud environments. Infosecurity Magazine
• [New] Ransomware is still one of the most serious cybersecurity threats, and for businesses in 2026 it's kinda everywhere. Boston Institute of Analytics
• [New] The World Economic Forum's Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026 surveyed more than 1,200 cyber leaders and found that AI-driven attacks now sit at the top of the CISO threat priority list for the first time. Swif.ai
• [New] Asia-Pacific will see the most growth fueled by growing digital economies, volume of attacks and government investments in cybersecurity capabilities in China, India, Japan and South Korea. Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence
• [New] CISA continues to support federal agencies and the broader cybersecurity ecosystem with their continued adoption of zero trust network capabilities to meet mission needs and the evolving cyber threat landscape. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA
• [New] The EU's July Action Plan on Cybersecurity & AI is setting up plans for stronger AI testing and evaluation capacity, with a new EU evaluation capability expected to be operational by 2027. RISKINFO
• [New] 94% of WEF respondents expected AI to be the most significant driver of cybersecurity change in the year ahead. DeepStrike
• [New] Microsoft has announced MAI-Cyber - 1-Flash, a cybersecurity-focused AI model designed to identify and help remediate software vulnerabilities within its MDASH security platform. Exploring Information Security
• [New] Powerful artificial intelligence models that could upend global cybersecurity, wreaking havoc on governments and businesses, are mere months away. Euronews
• [New] The EU Cyber Resilience Act (EU CRA) mandates implementing a Coordinated Vulnerability Disclosure (CVD) policy to enhance cybersecurity within the European Union, particularly for products such as IoT devices. cavliwireless.com
• [New] DNV's Maritime Cyber Priority 2024/25, based on a survey of almost 500 maritime professionals, found growing awareness and investment in cybersecurity but also warned of potential overconfidence, particularly regarding supply chains, operational technology, training and skills. Firstlink Global
• Asia Pacific is anticipated to be the fastest-growing region with a share of around 30.5%, as enterprises are rapidly digitalizing while governments are introducing superior cybersecurity, data protection, and AI governance regulations. Persistence Market Research
• Latin America is expected to have significant growth in the upcoming years, driven by increasing digitalization, rising cyber threats, and government initiatives to bolster cybersecurity infrastructure. Precedence Research
• Cybersecurity breaches are projected to cost a lot of money in the Asia Pacific area. Market Data Forecast
• North America is predicted to dominate with a global share of approximately 36.6%, as organizations in the U.S. and Canada were early adopters of enterprise risk management, cloud software, and cybersecurity governance platforms. Persistence Market Research
• Shield Tech Hub is a Rwanda-based cybersecurity company delivering offensive security, defensive security, compliance, cyber awareness, and threat intelligence solutions through Threat Informant across Africa. Vivatechnology
• Palo Alto Networks is a pioneer in cybersecurity solutions, offering advanced threat prevention and AI-driven analytics. Strac
• AI labs like OpenAI and Anthropic have over the past year released AI models that are customised to expose cybersecurity problems, while warning that their technology could pose new risks by finding holes in corporate computer networks faster than defenders could fix them. The Sydney Morning Herald
• The Commission and ENISA will develop a blueprint for secure access to advanced AI systems for cybersecurity purposes. Cloud Captains

Last updated: 30 August 2026