New Quantum-Safe Cryptographic Standard Established
The National Institute of Standards and Technology endorses CRYSTALS-Kyber as the pioneering PQC protocol for governmental infrastructure, heralding an era of quantum-proof cryptography.
Surge in AI-Driven Cyberattacks Seen at 300% Increase
Recent findings indicate adversaries leveraging generative artificial intelligence tools to enhance phishing schemes and slip past security measures.

Security Overview Globally
North American Region
- FTC imposes a $25M penalty on a leading technology company for privacy breaches similar to GDPR regulations
- New directives from CISA require Multi-Factor Authentication for all federal service providers
- Cyber groups offering Ransomware as a service are attacking the healthcare sector
European Territory
- The Cyber Resilience Act of the EU is in the final stages before becoming law
- Proposals for an updated GDPR include more stringent regulations on Artificial Intelligence
- Interpol has successfully taken down a significant anonymous online market
Asia-Pacific Area
- Singapore introduces a new certification plan for the security of AI systems
- Japan documents unprecedented numbers of DDoS attacks
- Australia now requires incidents of security breaches to be reported in under 24 hours
Technology Innovation Horizon
- Advances in Homomorphic Encryption - Revolutionary technique permits performing operations on encrypted information 100 times quicker
- AI Security Assistants - Microsoft and PlainResourceForum unveil novel instruments for software engineers
- Standards for 5G Network Safety - GSMA issues newly formulated rules to safeguard against threats in network segments
Scheduled Gatherings
- Black Hat 2025 - Registration window for early participants now accessible
- Cyber Vulnerability Engagement - An online series of workshops focused on Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures
- Cloud Computing Security Symposium - Presentations by experts from AWS, Azure, and GCP
Technological Advancement Monitor
- Advances in Homomorphic Encryption - Novel technique allows processing data while it's still encrypted, 100 times more efficiently
- Artificial Intelligence Security Aides - Joint efforts by Microsoft and PlainResourceForum lead to innovative developer tools
- Enhancements to 5G Security Protocols - The latest frameworks launched by GSMA for better safeguarding network slicing
Forthcoming Gatherings
- Black Hat 2025 - Registration is now open for early participants
- Initiative for Zero Day Vulnerabilities Event - An online workshop sequence focusing on Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures
- Cloud Computing Security Symposium - Presentations by experts from AWS, Azure, and GCP