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Two-thirds of US telecoms in elevated cyber risk band
Ransomware

Two-thirds of US telecoms in elevated cyber risk band

Smaller operators are carrying much of the danger as a new study finds 66% of assessed US telecoms fall into an elevated risk band.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Keyfactor tops USD $200 million in annual recurring revenue
Software-as-a-Service

Keyfactor tops USD $200 million in annual recurring revenue

Demand for machine identity security and digital trust tools lifted annual recurring revenue more than 35 per cent year on year.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Sectigo launches Quantum Ready for post-quantum planning
Encryption

Sectigo launches Quantum Ready for post-quantum planning

Enterprises facing post-quantum risk can now map cryptographic assets and prioritise migration tasks with Sectigo's new Quantum Ready tool.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Certificate failures cost Australian firms over USD $250,000
Digital Transformation

Certificate failures cost Australian firms over USD $250,000

Expired or mismanaged certificates are now causing outages for many Australian firms, with nearly a tenth reporting losses above USD $250,000.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Authologic wins EU digital identity wallet registration
Data Protection

Authologic wins EU digital identity wallet registration

Businesses will soon need wallet-based checks as EU rules push verified digital credentials into onboarding and compliance across 27 member states.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Shufti adds digital signatures & Travel Rule tools
Gaming

Shufti adds digital signatures & Travel Rule tools

European firms face tighter audit and AML demands as Shufti links verified identities to signing, transaction monitoring and crypto transfers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Sectigo appoints Ian Hassard as Chief Product Officer
Software-as-a-Service

Sectigo appoints Ian Hassard as Chief Product Officer

The hire comes as shorter certificate lifespans and surging machine identities are raising operational risk for enterprises worldwide.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Fourthline wins EU QTSP status for digital signatures
Data Protection

Fourthline wins EU QTSP status for digital signatures

Banks and fintechs can now verify customers and issue legally recognised signatures in one flow, after Fourthline Trust Services gained EU QTSP status.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
DigiCert unveils speakers for Quantum Readiness Day
Data Protection

DigiCert unveils speakers for Quantum Readiness Day

Organisations face mounting pressure to map encryption risks and begin post-quantum migration work before future quantum computers weaken current protections.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Veridos: Why designing quantum-ready trust for global travel and identity starts now
Data Protection

Veridos: Why designing quantum-ready trust for global travel and identity starts now

Passports could be exposed for years before quantum computers arrive, as governments face a slow, fragile migration to new cryptography.

By Jake MacAndrew • 5 min read • Last month
OpenSSL conference 2026 to focus on post-quantum security
Cloud Security

OpenSSL conference 2026 to focus on post-quantum security

Businesses could face years of costly upgrades as OpenSSL brings developers and policymakers together in Prague to plot post-quantum encryption.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
AppViewX appoints Mike Durso as CRO, adds Clarence Hinton
Digital Transformation

AppViewX appoints Mike Durso as CRO, adds Clarence Hinton

The appointments underscore AppViewX's push beyond certificate management as demand grows for tools to secure machine identities and AI agents.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Fujitsu & DigiCert team up on certificate management
Digital Transformation

Fujitsu & DigiCert team up on certificate management

Shorter certificate lifespans are forcing Australian and New Zealand businesses to automate renewals or risk outages and security gaps.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Google Cloud sets 2029 roadmap for quantum-safe shift
Data Protection

Google Cloud sets 2029 roadmap for quantum-safe shift

Customers face a 2029 deadline to test post-quantum controls as Google Cloud begins rolling out quantum-safe encryption across its services.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
DigiCert named leader in Frost trust ecosystem radar
Digital Transformation

DigiCert named leader in Frost trust ecosystem radar

Demand is rising for auditable identity checks and document integrity as AI-generated content and tighter rules reshape online trust.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month

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QNu Labs raises INR ₹200 crore in quantum security push
Encryption

QNu Labs raises INR ₹200 crore in quantum security push

Funding will help expand quantum-safe cybersecurity deployments as India races to build domestic defences against future quantum threats.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week
Cameras evolve as physical security becomes part of IT stack
Data Analytics

Cameras evolve as physical security becomes part of IT stack

Retailers and IT teams are using networked cameras for analytics and automation, but each new device also widens cyber risk.

By David Shilovsky • 6 min read • This month
Trust, AI, and quantum technologies in the new logic of state power
Data Protection

Trust, AI, and quantum technologies in the new logic of state power

States risk losing strategic autonomy as cloud, chip and cryptographic dependencies spread beyond borders and into foreign-controlled systems.

By Dr Najwa Aaraj • 5 min read • Last month