europa7
21 hours ago
Cyberwarfare and the Geopolitics Thrusting It on Enterprises
December 19, 2024
https://cybermagazine.com/articles/cyberwarfare-and-the-geopolitics-thrusting-it-on-enterprises
"...Quantum computing, whilst still the reserve of Governments and large global organisations who can afford them, is likely to create a watershed moment. The computational power available will enable breakthroughs across various fields, including scientific modelling simulation and drug research, as well as attacks.
Luckily, further examples of government-enterprise cooperation is proving promising in fighting off this future threat, with The US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standardising the world’s first post-quantum cryptography (PQC) encryption standards, made by IBM..."
NIST Standardises IBM's Post-Quantum Cryptography Algorithms
August 13, 2024
https://cybermagazine.com/articles/nist-standardises-ibms-post-quantum-cryptography-algorithms
Top 10: Biggest Cyber Threats
September 25, 2024
https://cybermagazine.com/top10/top-10-biggest-cyber-threats
4. Internet of Things (IoT) Attacks
"...With the proliferation of smart devices, IoT attacks are becoming increasingly common. Experts predict that over a quarter of all cyberattacks against businesses will be IoT-based by 2025. IoT attacks target connected devices, exploiting vulnerabilities to gain unauthorised access, steal data or disrupt operations. These threats impact industries adopting IoT technologies, from smart homes to industrial systems.
Gartner predicts that by 2025, 70% of IoT deployments will use edge computing for data collection and processing, expanding the attack surface..."
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IBM and Tata Communications Join Hedera Governing Council
Aug 12, 2019
"...Leading enterprises become members of Hedera Governing Council to guide growth of the Hashgraph distributed ledger platform..."
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ibm-and-tata-communications-join-hedera-governing-council-300899553.html
IBM: Creating a more interoperable blockchain future
24 March 2021
https://www.ibm.com/think/insights/creating-a-more-interoperable-blockchain-future
"...In the world of enterprise blockchain, why should we make blockchain users choose only one framework when they can get the benefits of leveraging multiple frameworks? The IBM Blockchain Platform is proud to announce our Tech Preview with Hedera Hashgraph (link resides outside ibm.com), representing a step towards increased interoperability for enterprise blockchain networks looking for the transparency of public but privacy of permissioned networks.
Since IBM entered the enterprise blockchain space in 2015, we’ve proudly worked to design our offerings to lead in both flexibility and security. IBM is continuously looking to improve the quality of options available to each of our customer’s in their approach to blockchain. There is no one size fits all model. Blockchain has and always will be a team sport and no company, not even IBM, can do it all themselves. Innovation is inevitable and if our bets on blockchain were correct, innovation would come from everywhere.
The importance of the ecosystem is what led us to join the Hedera Governing Council for Hedera Hashgraph back in 2019. Since we began our relationship with Hedera, they have done nothing but deliver valuable innovations that support and enhance capabilities within the enterprise blockchain space. We are thrilled with this Tech Preview to take another step forward in our relationship..."
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SEALSQ Partnering with Hedera in the Next Generation of Post-Quantum Semiconductors
12/17/2024
https://www.stocktitan.net/news/LAES/sealsq-partnering-with-hedera-in-the-next-generation-of-post-quantum-3cjc3b59h2m9.html
SEALSQ and Hedera Collaborate to Develop Quantum-Resistant Semiconductors for Secure Post-Quantum Cryptography
December 18, 2024
https://quantumcomputingreport.com/sealsq-and-hedera-collaborate-to-develop-quantum-resistant-semiconductors-for-secure-post-quantum-cryptography/
SEALSQ and Hedera Partner to Launch Quantum-Resistant Chips for Secure Blockchain Infrastructure
December 18, 2024
https://thequantuminsider.com/2024/12/18/sealsq-and-hedera-partner-to-launch-quantum-resistant-chips-for-secure-blockchain-infrastructure/
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interesting business partnerships and government connections vis-à-vis SEALSQ and quantum computing security issues reported recently...see article linked above for more details...DYOR...cheers
europa7
4 days ago
AgEagle eBee VISION
https://campaign.ageagle.com/ebee-vision-drone
"...Real-time situational awareness UAS ~ For public safety agencies and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR) missions..."
AgEagle eBee VISION
https://drone-works.com/ageagle-ebee-vision/
AgEagle Aerial Systems Completes Order for eBee VISION Drones from Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO)
December 17, 2024
https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/12/17/2998216/0/en/AgEagle-Aerial-Systems-Completes-Order-for-eBee-VISION-Drones-from-Danish-Ministry-of-Defence-Acquisition-and-Logistics-Organisation-DALO.html
"...Three eBee VISION units add to DALO’s existing fleet of operational eBee X drones .."
AgEagle Aerial Systems attends UMEX 2024 together with FEDS to showcase eBee VISION and TAC drones
"...FEDS initial purchase of eBee VISION represents a first in the Middle East..."
February 01, 2024
https://www.police1.com/police-products/police-drones/ageagle-aerial-systems-attends-umex-2024-together-with-feds-to-showcase-ebee-vision-and-tac-drones
AgEagle Aerial Systems Delivers eBee VISION Drones to French Army for Surveillance Operations.
22 Aug, 2024
https://armyrecognition.com/news/aerospace-news/2024/ageagle-aerial-systems-delivers-ebee-vision-drones-to-french-army-for-surveillance-operations
AgEagle Aerial Systems eBee VISION Selected by Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to Participate in Key Collaboration Event
August 29, 2024
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ageagle-aerial-systems-ebee-vision-130000779.html
"...The three-day event, in partnership with the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition & Sustainment (OUSD-A&S), Air Force Research Lab (AFRL), Auterion GS, AX Enterprize, Skydio, and Somewear Labs, was held at the 300-acre FAA-designated NY UAS Test Site. The purpose was to evaluate the integration of select Blue Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) platforms with the Collaborative Low-Altitude UAS Integration Effort (CLUE) Uncrewed Traffic Management (UTM) system. This system, developed by AFRL, provides a way to enable the safe, secure, and efficient operations of UAS within the national airspace system.
Bill Irby, AgEagle CEO, commented, “We are grateful to be among the distinguished group of demonstration partners and products selected for this event. Successfully integrating with various flight operation components helps establish trust in our capabilities to support a variety of Department of Defense missions anywhere in the world.”..."
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SEALSQ Brings Quantum Technology to UAV Markets
7 January 2025
https://www.uasvision.com/2025/01/07/sealsq-brings-quantum-technology-to-uav-markets/
"...AgEagle, a global provider of drone solutions for the commercial and government sectors, incorporates SEALSQ’s secure elements in its eBee VISION UAS, specifically designed for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions..."
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fascinating...good luck out there...cheers
europa7
4 days ago
SEALSQ and WISeSat partner
December 30, 2024
https://intelligencecommunitynews.com/sealsq-and-wisesat-partner/
WISeSat
https://wisesat.space
"...The integration of technologies from WISeKey, Hedera, WISeSat, and SEALSQ represents a significant advancement in creating a secure, efficient, and scalable digital ecosystem..."
WISeSAT.Space Strengthens Ties with Swiss Armed Forces
April 29, 2024
https://www.satellitetoday.com/government-military/2024/04/29/wisesat-space-strengthens-ties-with-swiss-armed-forces/
WISeKey subsidiary WISeSat.Space Announces Developments in Secure IoT Connectivity and Climate Monitoring with European Satellite Independence and Strategic Military Collaboration
Jun 26, 2024
https://www.wisekey.com/press/wisekey-subsidiary-wisesat-space-announces-developments-in-secure-iot-connectivity-and-climate-monitoring-with-european-satellite-independence-and-strategic-military-collaboration/
SEALSQ Brings Quantum Technology to Drone and UAV Markets
December 12, 2024
https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/12/12/2996193/0/en/SEALSQ-Brings-Quantum-Technology-to-Drone-and-UAV-Markets.html
AgEagle to Provide Secure Drones Using SEALSQ Certified Secure Element for Defense and Public Safety Applications
11/20/2023
https://ageagle.com/ageagle-to-provide-secure-drones-using-sealsq-certified-secure-element-for-defense-and-public-safety-applications/
SEALSQ Brings Quantum Technology to UAV Markets
7 January 2025
https://www.uasvision.com/2025/01/07/sealsq-brings-quantum-technology-to-uav-markets/
"...SEALSQ has already established strategic partnerships with several leading drone manufacturers, including Parrot and AgEagle, to deliver cutting-edge security solutions for unmanned aerial systems (UAS)..."
-- Europe’s Parrot has already integrated SEALSQ’s secure chips into its flagship models, including the ANAFI USA, ANAFI Ai, and SKYCONTROLLER 4.
-- Similarly, AgEagle, a global provider of drone solutions for the commercial and government sectors, incorporates SEALSQ’s secure elements in its eBee VISION UAS, specifically designed for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions.
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curious to see how the markets react when potential contracts from communications, internet, military and intelligence organizations for SEALSQ products roll in...imho...DYOR...cheers
europa7
5 days ago
Saudi Arabia’s deep tech startup ecosystem thrives with focus on AI and IoT, fueling Vision 2030
Jan 12, 2025
https://www.cio.com/article/3801110/saudi-arabias-deep-tech-startup-ecosystem-thrives-with-focus-on-ai-and-iot-fueling-vision-2030.html
SEALSQ, WISeKey and The Hashgraph Association Join Forces to Bring Secure IoT and DePIN solutions to Saudi Arabia
June 05, 2024
https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/06/05/2893553/0/en/SEALSQ-WISeKey-and-The-Hashgraph-Association-Join-Forces-to-Bring-Secure-IoT-and-DePIN-solutions-to-Saudi-Arabia.html
Hashgraph Assoc partners Saudi government. Commits $50m to Deeptech Venture Studio
February 7, 2024
https://www.ledgerinsights.com/hashgraph-saudi-government-deeptech-venture-studio/
europa7
5 days ago
SEALSQ in Cooperation with WISeKey Expands Post-Quantum Footprint in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 13, 2025
https://www.stocktitan.net/news/LAES/sealsq-in-cooperation-with-wi-se-key-expands-post-quantum-footprint-8t64vsnpc29b.html
-- Partnership with Saudi Ministry of Investment Association through $250M DeepTech Venture Studio initiative
-- Strategic expansion in Saudi Arabian market through joint venture with Juffali Group
-- Introduction of WISeSat.Space ecosystem for IoT security and satellite communications
Investment Research Analyst
"...The expansion carries significant revenue potential through multiple channels. First, the DeepTech Venture Studio partnership provides access to a $250M funding ecosystem, potentially generating recurring revenue through technology licensing and implementation services. Second, the WISeSat.Space deployment opens up opportunities in the rapidly growing satellite IoT market, estimated to reach $5.9B by 2025.
The collaboration with Hedera adds another layer of value, as blockchain integration becomes important for Saudi's digital infrastructure projects. The backing of the Saudi Ministry of Investment with $200M significantly de-risks the venture and suggests strong potential for government contracts. While initial revenue impact may be gradual, the strategic positioning in Saudi Arabia's tech transformation journey could drive substantial long-term growth..."
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interesting...see article linked above for more details...cheers
europa7
1 week ago
KETS Quantum Security reacts to Salt Typhoon cyber attacks
January 10, 2025
https://dcnnmagazine.com/news/kets-quantum-security-reacts-to-salt-typhoon-cyber-attacks/
"...On the back of the Salt Typhoon cyber attacks, Chris Erven, CEO & Co-Founder of KETS Quantum Security, comments on the potential threat of China developing a quantum computer and the danger for telecommunications companies.
Chris takes up the story: “This is a fully global threat. Every single telco should be considering their cyber defences in the wake of the Salt Typhoon attacks.
“China is making some of the largest investments in quantum computing, pumping in billions of dollars into research and development in the hope of being the first to create a large-scale, cryptographically relevant machine. And although they may be a few years away from being fully operational, we know a quantum computer will be capable of breaking all traditional cyber defences we currently use. So they, and others, are actively harvesting now, to decrypt later.
“Telcos are particularly vulnerable since they provide the communication services for major enterprises and many governments, so these organisations should be the first to upgrade to quantum-safe methods, including a defence in depth approach with quantum key distribution and post quantum algorithms.
“Adding to the danger, many telcos are moving to software-defined networks which use software-based controllers to manage the underlying network infrastructure rather than dedicated and more restricted hardware devices. This makes them particularly vulnerable because if an adversary gets into the management plane of a telco’s SDN, they will have complete control of that network; whereas in the past, the access would have been much more limited. We really are talking about taking down the UK’s national telecommunications network.
“Despite warning bells being raised for the last decade, Q Day is rapidly approaching, and telcos have to prepare now to avoid a catastrophic data breach. Thankfully, telcos – like BT and SK Telecom – are actively working to upgrade their systems to make them quantum-safe in the future. However, this transition needs to happen even quicker, and the Salt Typhoon attacks serve as a timely reminder that robust cyber defences are not a ‘nice to have’ – they are essential to protecting our way of living.”..."
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China-Backed Salt Typhoon Hacking Campaign Expands to Include More US Telecom Companies
January 10, 2025
https://www.cpomagazine.com/cyber-security/china-backed-salt-typhoon-hacking-campaign-expands-to-include-more-us-telecom-companies/
China's Salt Typhoon Adds Charter, Windstream to Telecom Victim List
These latest attacks follow a long string of cyberattacks and breaches targeting US and global telecom and ISP companies.
January 6, 2025
https://www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/china-salt-typhoon-charter-windstream-telecom-victims
AT&T, Verizon targeted by Salt Typhoon cyberespionage operation, but networks secure
December 28, 2024
https://www.reuters.com/technology/cybersecurity/chinese-salt-typhoon-cyberespionage-targets-att-networks-secure-carrier-says-2024-12-29/
Salt Typhoon Exploits ISP’s Achille’s Heel
November 15, 2024
https://nmfta.org/salt-typhoon-exploits-isps-achilles-heel/
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Post-Quantum Cryptography Market Set for Accelerated Growth as SEALSQ and WISeKey Lead the Way in Securing Digital Infrastructure
January 08, 2025
https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/01/08/3006368/0/en/Post-Quantum-Cryptography-Market-Set-for-Accelerated-Growth-as-SEALSQ-and-WISeKey-Lead-the-Way-in-Securing-Digital-Infrastructure.html
"...delivering advanced quantum-resistant solutions to safeguard data and systems today against the quantum challenges of tomorrow.
This comes amid recent comments that quantum computing technology may not become “very useful” for another 15-30 years. While such a timeline suggests that the full potential of quantum computing is still distant, the risk posed by future quantum computers to classical cryptographic systems is imminent. Organizations must act now to adopt PQC solutions to secure their data and systems against potential traditional and quantum-based cyberattacks..."
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interesting...DYOR...good luck out there...cheers
europa7
1 week ago
Scientists present Russia's first 50-qubit cold atom quantum computer — MSU
25 Dec 2024
https://tass.com/science/1892997
Israel unveils domestically built quantum computer
05/01/2025
https://asiapacificdefencereporter.com/israel-unveils-domestically-built-quantum-computer/
Israel unveils 1st domestically built quantum computer
2024-12-17
https://english.news.cn/20241217/0c6c53339ade4ee68ea11dd2942969c4/c.html
Why China really wants the Mideast
"...Its true target is Israel's high-tech sector..."
April 11, 2023
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/apr/11/why-china-really-wants-mideast/
"...China wants to partner with and gain access to the budding high-tech development projects throughout the region. In places like Saudi Arabia and Israel, cutting-edge scientific innovation is underway that will directly affect the outcome of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
The Fourth Industrial Revolution is the name experts have given to our current moment of socioeconomic development. It is the creation of new innovations in biotechnology, quantum computing, artificial intelligence, metamaterials, hypersonic technologies, fifth-generation and sixth-generation communications, to name just some advances. The nation that innovates the most in these new domains will be the dominant superpower for the next century..."
U.S. and China race to shield secrets from quantum computers
Dec. 14, 2023
https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/us-china-tech-quantum/
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Post-Quantum Cryptography Market Set for Accelerated Growth as SEALSQ and WISeKey Lead the Way in Securing Digital Infrastructure
January 08, 2025
https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/01/08/3006368/0/en/Post-Quantum-Cryptography-Market-Set-for-Accelerated-Growth-as-SEALSQ-and-WISeKey-Lead-the-Way-in-Securing-Digital-Infrastructure.html
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interesting...DYOR...good luck to all...cheers