SecurityBrief US - Technology news for CISOs & cybersecurity decision-makers

National Security stories - Page 7

Techday 4f467c0a1b54a6be0954

Databricks gains FedRAMP High authorisation on AWS GovCloud

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
#
data analytics
#
ai
#
cybersecurity
Databricks has secured FedRAMP High authorisation for its Data Intelligence Platform on AWS GovCloud, enhancing data management capabilities for US federal agencies.
Techday f 2f806346fa347e6b0860

Data leak at Chinese firm reveals government monitoring

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
#
data protection
#
data analytics
#
edr
A data leak from TopSec, a Chinese cybersecurity firm, reveals its role in aiding the government's web monitoring efforts, according to SentinelLabs.
Techday 0b7b05682ae1381f0fe3

Cybercrime surges as global threat to national security

Wed, 12th Feb 2025
#
ransomware
#
email security
#
cybersecurity
Cybercrime has overtaken state-sponsored hacking as the main online threat, with healthcare and energy sectors particularly vulnerable, warns Google.
Techday 24e40dbefea236d9ec69

Dismantling security councils exposes cyber vulnerabilities

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
#
uc
#
cybersecurity
#
cyber attacks
The recent federal decision to dismantle key security councils has triggered alarms about national cyber vulnerabilities and critical infrastructure protection.
Techday f cd93580079d405593e21

Stargate Project to invest USD $500bn in AI for OpenAI

Fri, 24th Jan 2025
#
ai
#
agi
#
microsoft
The Stargate Project has unveiled a monumental investment of USD $500 billion aimed at bolstering artificial intelligence infrastructure in the US over four years.
Techday b539950cf4b3157663c6

Palo Alto unveils quantum random number generation API

Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
#
uc
#
firewalls
#
breach prevention
Palo Alto Networks has unveiled a new Open API for quantum random number generation, partnering with Quantinuum to bolster cybersecurity as quantum tech evolves.
Techday 6482e35884e667e08645

Cohesity strengthens security with new advisory additions

Fri, 17th Jan 2025
#
ransomware
#
advanced persistent threat protection
#
ai
Cohesity enhances its Security Advisory Council with the appointment of Dave DeWalt and H.R. McMaster, aimed at strengthening global data security amid rising cyber threats.
Techday 30b9ae53c3968e4b7e45

BlackBerry forecasts cybersecurity challenges for 2025

Wed, 11th Dec 2024
#
uc
#
supply chain
#
cybersecurity
BlackBerry's David Wiseman warns of rising cybersecurity threats in Australia, predicting escalated challenges in 2025 linked to telecoms and political figures.
Techday f3a9576ce12b437c339a

UK warned of cyber threats from China-backed Volt Typhoon

Wed, 20th Nov 2024
#
advanced persistent threat protection
#
cybersecurity
#
fbi
The UK faces increasing cyber threats from China-backed group Volt Typhoon, jeopardising critical infrastructure and national security, warns Certes.
Techday 43e4a96fbd778b0bfb92

El Capitan: world's fastest exascale supercomputer debuts

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
#
ai
#
clean technologies
#
amd
Hewlett Packard Enterprise has delivered El Capitan, the world's fastest exascale supercomputer, to the US Department of Energy's Lawrence Livermore Laboratory.
Techday e192874071f9feddbcef

HPE's El Capitan hailed as world's fastest supercomputer

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
#
datacentre infrastructure
#
hyperscale
#
dc
Hewlett Packard Enterprise has claimed the top position on the Top500 list with El Capitan, the world's fastest supercomputer, achieving 1.742 exaflops.
Techday b036665c3ed7a8746eb1

New Zealand's tech sector shows resilience amid global challenges

Tue, 10th Sep 2024
#
data privacy
#
ai
#
cybersecurity
New Zealand's tech sector shows resilience and growth potential despite global challenges, with AI and cybersecurity as key pillars, according to DLA Piper's 2024 Tech Index.
Img ol3vsrbgxviygjfdqzedanvi

US Insider Risk Management Centre launches to tackle threats

Fri, 24th May 2024
#
edutech
#
education, learning & training
#
public sector
The new U.S. Insider Risk Management Centre of Excellence launches to strengthen insider threat defences, collaborating with the Australian and Canadian counterparts.
99521102

U.S. issues Huawei phone warning

Mon, 8th Oct 2012
#
uc
#
physical security
#
data privacy
U.S. officials caution firms against Huawei, citing potential security risks; Huawei dismisses claims, asserting its global trustworthiness and integrity.