Our Scans · (FS.8.07) Cybersecurity · Weekly Summary

• [New] Google's DeepMind has unveiled an AI tool designed to autonomously detect and mitigate threats, a move that underscores the growing role of AI in cybersecurity. OpenTools
• [New] Innovations like Google's DeepMind platform that autonomously identifies and mitigates threats in real-time offer a glimpse into the future of cybersecurity, where AI battles AI to secure networks and data. OpenTools
• [New] According to IDC's FutureScape: Worldwide Cybersecurity 2025 Predictions, global spending on cybersecurity solutions will reach $260 billion by 2027, representing a compound annual growth rate of 12.5%. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] As PwC's Global Digital Trust Insights report emphasizes, Third-party risk management has become the weakest link in organizational cybersecurity postures, with 60% of significant breaches originating from supplier vulnerabilities. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] The coming decade will demand a complete reimagining of cybersecurity strategy, moving from reactive defence to proactive resilience. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] Telus Corp. is launching a new cybersecurity service meant to protect businesses from future digital threats related to quantum computing technology. Sophic Capital
• [New] Only through coordinated global action, leadership involvement, and widespread awareness can organizations hope to mitigate the catastrophic risks posed by future quantum-powered ransomware attacks. Rapid7
• [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 Federal Communications Commission has rolled back a previous ruling that required U.S. telecom carriers to implement stricter cybersecurity measures following the massive hack from the Chinese threat group known as Salt Typhoon. BleepingComputer
• [New] Cybersecurity in 2025 is characterized by accelerating adversary capability, concentrated infrastructure risk, and a talent shortfall. News, Events, Advertising Options
• [New] As Gartner notes in their latest cybersecurity forecast, by 2026, 40% of large organizations will have post-quantum cryptography initiatives, but only 15% will have adequately skilled teams to implement them effectively. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] The biggest cybersecurity threat in 2025 is identity-centric intrusions, where stolen credentials are used to breach corporate networks. CyberSierra
• [New] The Cybersecurity Council urges organizations to adopt proactive measures to counter the threat of deepfake technology. Al Kabban & Associates
• [New] Top AI companies could tighten their cybersecurity and vet potential employees, perhaps in partnership with the U.S. government. Default
• [New] Over the next decade, cybersecurity will evolve from a technical function to a core business competency integrated into every aspect of organizational operations. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• The UN Economic Commission for Europe's UN Regulation No. 155 (UN R155) mandates a cybersecurity management system across a vehicle's lifecycle, requiring continuous threat monitoring to keep pace with emerging risks. VicOne
• In 2025, ransomware damages are expected to reach $57 billion annually, breaking down to $4.8 billion per month. Online Cyber Security Degrees
• The global cost of ransomware alone is projected to exceed $275 billion by 2031, with a new attack occurring every 2 seconds. Online Cyber Security Degrees
• Over the next decade, cybersecurity will evolve from a technical specialty to a foundational business discipline integrated into every aspect of operations. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• By 2029, cybersecurity compliance will become as standardized and rigorous as financial auditing, with mandatory certifications for all publicly traded companies. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• Global cybersecurity spending will reach $2.3 trillion by 2030, representing a compound annual growth rate of 12.8%. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu

Last updated: 27 November 2025