Global Scans · Security · Weekly Summary

• [New] If 2025 was the year AI security frameworks matured, 2026 will be the year they are tested. Lasso Security
• [New] Government officials in Taipei are sure to be wargaming the various potential outcomes of the next few days in Europe, and what each outcome might mean for the future security and prosperity of their nation. Futura Doctrina
• [New] Depending on how the next few days goes, we might see an acceleration of European initiatives to shore up their defences to hedge against potential Trump decisions about U.S. support to Ukraine and broader European security. Futura Doctrina
• [New] In the wake of an agreed Trump-Putin pact, Europe will continue to re-cast its security calculus and its view of the U.S. relationship. Futura Doctrina
• [New] The fragmentation of Sudan may offer short-term strategic convenience to some external actors, but it threatens the long-term security of the entire region. HORN REVIEW
• [New] Airplane passengers without a REAL ID or passport could face an $18 fee under a new rule proposed by the Transportation Security Administration. ABC News
• [New] Recognising the increasing complexity of global supply chains and their implication for national security, the UK will support industry-led supply chain resilience in the UK defence sector. GOV.UK
• [New] Restoring capital flows is a once-in-a-generation opportunity: it will allow Africa to harness its natural resources to lift millions out of energy poverty, drive industrialization and secure its energy future, all while strengthening global energy security. Pan African Visions
• [New] BitBot could quickly become one of Asia's most trusted AI-based financial systems due to its innovation, security, and corporate credibility. Financial News
• [New] While countries are understandably taking actions to protect themselves and prioritising resilience and security, the global system will unravel even more quickly if every nation goes its own way. CNA
• [New] As detailed in the proposals from the European Commission, highlighted by Euractiv, regulations will demand that AI systems operate with clear audit trails and accountability measures, ensuring both transparency and security in critical infrastructure-related operations. OpenTools
• [New] Quantum-resistant cryptographic algorithms will first be tested on L2 to assess their performance and security, while avoiding disruption or risk to L1. PANews
• [New] A separate side agreement reportedly would provide Ukraine with a Nato-style security guarantee, in which any future significant, deliberate, and sustained armed attack by Russia on Ukraine shall be regarded as an attack threatening the peace and security of the transatlantic community. The Guardian
• [New] The US is investigating Bitmain Technologies, a Chinese manufacturer that dominates global Bitcoin mining hardware supply, over potential national security risks including espionage or sabotage threats from its specialized mining equipment. Crypto Briefing
• [New] One of Ukraine's main demands, for enforceable guarantees equivalent to NATO's mutual defence clause to deter Russia from attacking again, is dealt with in a single line with no details: Ukraine will receive robust security guarantees. gCaptain
• [New] Businesses' security needs are constantly changing, necessitating real-time threat intelligence and ongoing monitoring, which SSE platforms are made to provide in the face of sophisticated attacks. Precedence Research
• [New] As ransomware and malware continue to evolve and threaten organizations worldwide, the prospect of quantum-enabled attacks intensifies the urgency for developing quantum-resistant security strategies. Rapid7
• [New] The U.S. government's justification for banning Chinese-made drones centers on data security, fears that Beijing could access sensitive aerial imagery or site data through hidden back channels. Terrestrial Imaging
• [New] By 2030, autonomous security systems powered by AI will manage most routine protection, allowing human experts to focus on strategic threats. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] Organizations that fail to adopt zero-trust architectures will experience 300% more security incidents by 2026. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] Agentic AI browsers and browser features, such as OpenAI's Atlas and Perplexity's Comet, carry inherent security risks. Fortune
• [New] According to IDC's FutureScape: Worldwide Cybersecurity 2024 Predictions, global spending on security solutions will reach $300 billion by 2027, representing a compound annual growth rate of 12%. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu

Last updated: 25 November 2025