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Edinburgh Napier & Approov boost smartphone security

Smartphone apps used for banking and workplace access will face tougher defences as the partners recruit two cybersecurity researchers for a 30-month project.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

The Vault launches SaaS custody platform for institutions

Institutional clients can now avoid building in-house infrastructure as The Vault adds a cloud option with fixed pricing and regulated approvals.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month

Data Protection

Sitehop launches national security unit for defence networks

Ageing defence networks could gain a faster layer of protection as the Sheffield firm targets legacy systems vulnerable to AI and quantum threats.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Aug 2026

Global Stories

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Data Protection

Sectigo launches quantum readiness tool for enterprises

Governments and standards bodies are pushing firms to map cryptography now, as missing assets could leave them exposed to post-quantum risks.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last week

Network Infrastructure

Cloudflare to launch public Certificate Authority service

The move could widen choice for website operators and reduce reliance on a handful of issuers as the web braces for post-quantum encryption.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Data Protection

SHI warns firms to prepare for quantum security risks

Businesses may have only a few years to replace ageing encryption before quantum computers make current security methods vulnerable.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 6 min read • Last week

Data Protection

Thales launches UK-hosted HSM & quantum-safe Luna 8

Regulated cloud users can now keep key operations in the UK as Thales also rolls out a quantum-ready HSM for EMEA customers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week

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 • Last month

Data Protection

OpenSSL names keynote speakers & sponsors for Prague

Growing scrutiny of cryptographic supply chains is pushing maintainers, researchers and regulators into the same room in Prague this year.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

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 month

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 month

Hybrid Cloud

Fortinet named Gartner Leader in hybrid mesh firewall

The ranking underlines demand for security that can enforce policy across cloud, branch and data centre networks as firms decentralise infrastructure.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month

Hybrid Cloud

OpenMatter adds secure AI & data tools to platform

Enterprises handling sensitive data can now use OpenMatter's platform to manage AI models, protect secrets and run privacy-preserving machine learning.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Open source

OpenSSL funds six Australian students for Prague conference

Six university students will gain rare access to global cryptography work as travel, hotel and registration costs are covered for Prague.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Data Protection

Google Cloud sets four rules for AI agent delegation

The guidance could help firms curb AI costs, protect sensitive data and reduce the risk of errors spreading through agent chains.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2026

Stories from Other Regions

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Data Protection

QNu Labs launches QShield 2.0 for quantum-safe crypto

India's critical sectors are being urged to start post-quantum cryptography rollouts by 2027 as many firms still lack a full picture of their encryption use.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week