Tag Archives: SECURITY

BAE Systems Awarded £285M Contract for RECODE Programme to Enhance Royal Navy Combat Systems

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has been awarded a £285 million contract by the UK Ministry of Defence as part of the RECODE programme to support and modernise the Royal Navy’s combat systems. The contract, which spans eight years, focuses on … Read the full press release

BBVA Strengthens Tech Talent Pool with Plans to Hire 1,100 New Experts in 2025

(IN BRIEF) BBVA has been actively strengthening its tech talent pool as part of its long-term digital transformation strategy. Over the last three years, the bank added 10,100 technology professionals, with plans to grow its tech-focused workforce to 20,000 by … Read the full press release

Infineon Launches OPTIGA Connect Consumer OC1230, the World’s Smallest GSMA-Compliant eSIM Solution for Consumer Devices

(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies AG has launched the OPTIGA™ Connect Consumer OC1230, a cutting-edge eSIM solution designed to reduce energy consumption by 50% compared to existing models, extending battery life while maintaining high performance. This compact, GSMA-compliant eSIM is ideal … Read the full press release

Fresenius and Microsoft Sign Landmark Five-Year Global Agreement to Enhance IT Collaboration and Security

(IN BRIEF) Fresenius has signed a five-year global contract with Microsoft to enhance IT collaboration and security for its global workforce. Beginning in June 2025, the agreement will include tools such as Microsoft Defender, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Microsoft … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall Secures New Ammunition Order for Ukraine’s Gepard System, Expanding Air Defense Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has been contracted by the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense to deliver an additional 180,000 rounds of 35mm ammunition for the Gepard anti-aircraft system, with production set to begin in 2026. The high-value order, funded by Germany, will … Read the full press release

EIB Commits €15.6 Billion to Security, Renewable Energy, and Infrastructure in Ambitious Investment Drive

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved €15.6 billion in financing to support key projects across security, energy, climate resilience, and infrastructure. Highlights include €1 billion to support SMEs in security and defence supply chains, €6.8 billion for … Read the full press release

Eviden’s IGA Solution Selected by NTT Group for Large-Scale Identity and Rights Management

(IN BRIEF) Eviden has announced that NTT Group has selected its Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) solution to manage identity and rights for 250,000 employees across Japan. This large-scale implementation will strengthen NTT Group’s cybersecurity and streamline identity management. After … Read the full press release

Hacktivists and Cyber Threats Take Center Stage in Security Navigator 2025 Report by Orange Cyberdefense

(IN BRIEF) Orange Cyberdefense’s Security Navigator 2025 report highlights the intensifying cyber threat landscape, driven by geopolitical tensions, rising hacktivism, and the dual-edged role of AI. A pro-Russian hacktivist group has launched over 6,600 attacks since 2022, primarily targeting Europe … Read the full press release

Telefónica Tech Partners with Denodo to Enhance Data Management and Drive AI Innovation in Spain

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica Tech has partnered with Denodo to introduce the Denodo Platform into its portfolio, aimed at enhancing data management and integration for organizations in Spain. The platform uses data virtualization to provide real-time, secure, and governed access to … Read the full press release

Boehringer Ingelheim Launches EURICAN® L4 Vaccine to Combat Rising Leptospirosis Threat in Dogs

(IN BRIEF) Boehringer Ingelheim has launched EURICAN® L4, a new vaccine designed to protect dogs from leptospirosis, a potentially fatal disease spread through contaminated soil and water. Available in France and expanding across Europe in 2025, the vaccine targets four … Read the full press release

TÜV Rheinland Expands Certification Services for Key Smart Home Protocols to Boost Global IoT Integration

(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland Shenzhen has been authorized to provide comprehensive testing services for key wireless communication protocols, including Thread, Matter 1.4, and Zigbee-compliant platforms. This authorization strengthens TÜV Rheinland’s leadership in wireless device certification, supporting the growing demand for … Read the full press release

Stagecoach Achieves Gold Award for Outstanding Support to Armed Forces Community

(IN BRIEF) Stagecoach, the UK’s largest bus and coach operator, has earned the prestigious Gold Award from the Armed Forces Covenant under the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. This achievement highlights the company’s ongoing support for the armed forces community, including … Read the full press release

Maritime Sector Embraces Cyber Risk for Innovation as DNV Calls for Enhanced Security Collaboration

(IN BRIEF) A new report by DNV reveals that a majority of maritime professionals (61%) are willing to accept greater cyber risks to enable innovation and digital transformation. With growing reliance on technologies like AI, IoT, and satellite communications, cyber … Read the full press release

EIF Invests €90 Million to Boost Portugal’s Tech Start-ups and Strengthen Cybersecurity

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has committed €90 million to three venture capital funds focused on accelerating the growth of tech start-ups in Portugal’s deep tech and cybersecurity sectors. This investment, announced at the 2024 Web Summit in … Read the full press release

Porsche Launches Four-Week Bug Bounty Program to Strengthen Cybersecurity

(IN BRIEF) After a successful pilot in 2023, Porsche is launching a four-week Bug Bounty program to further improve the security of its products and services. The program invites ethical hackers to identify and report vulnerabilities before they can be … Read the full press release

SIRIUS Conference 2024 Highlights Advances in Cross-Border Electronic Evidence Access

(IN BRIEF) The SIRIUS Conference 2024, hosted from November 5-7, brought together law enforcement, judicial authorities, policymakers, and service providers to discuss challenges and solutions in cross-border electronic evidence access. Organized by Europol and Eurojust, the conference covered topics like … Read the full press release

Thales Partners with FEBUS Optics to Pioneer Next-Generation Security for Undersea Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) Thales has partnered with FEBUS Optics to develop advanced monitoring solutions for critical undersea infrastructure (CUI), such as communication cables and pipelines, in response to rising security demands. The collaboration combines Thales’ expertise in underwater detection and sonar … Read the full press release

Report Highlights Rising Cybersecurity Challenges and Calls for AI-Driven Solutions in Threat Detection

(IN BRIEF) The 2024 State of Network Threat Detection report by Cybersecurity Insiders and Enea reveals that alert fatigue, encrypted attack masking, and limited cloud visibility are worsening challenges in cybersecurity. Poor alert accuracy is the top issue, with 61% … Read the full press release

Thales Launches Naval DRAKON to Enhance Secure Communication Across Modern Naval Operations

(IN BRIEF) Thales has introduced Naval DRAKON, a cybersecure communication solution designed to meet modern naval challenges by connecting diverse platforms in complex operations. Naval DRAKON integrates multiple communication systems, allowing naval forces to manage their electromagnetic presence and adapt … Read the full press release