
Europe’s latest Russia package extends sanctions deeper into crypto markets. HTX has been identified among platforms affected by new EU restrictions, as Brussels widens scrutiny of digital assets, offshore channels, and sanctions evasion.

Businesses keep buying security tools without necessarily improving cyber resilience. Michael Adjei, Director, Systems Engineering at Illumio, examines why procurement should focus less on additional dashboards and more on containment, complexity reduction, and measurable security outcomes.

AI governance is faltering where visibility remains incomplete today. Drata research exposes audit, compliance, procurement, and accountability risks in GRC.

BlockAPT has launched an AI defence product for smaller companies. Pivotra AI Essential targets SMEs facing automated cyber threats without enterprise security operations teams.

Cyber governance is becoming a direct test of operational resilience. A new UK pledge asks organisations to strengthen board oversight, supplier standards, and engagement with National Cyber Security Centre tools.

Consulting exports are rising as UK clients restart transformation work. MCA data points to stronger international demand, growth forecasts for 2026 and 2027, and rising advisory work around AI, cyber security, resilience, and digital transformation.

UK banks are testing digital identity through existing banking apps. The voluntary service could reshape online verification, fraud prevention, onboarding, and customer trust.

Cequence has rebuilt API security around AI-native workflows and control. Platform 9.0 adds an AI Assistant, open MCP architecture, compliance-ready risk rules, and a rebuilt engine for large enterprise API estates.

Securonix appoints Toby Weiss to lead its AI security push. The former Fiery chief executive will oversee the company’s next phase as SOCs move from alert management towards AI-powered execution.

Convergint has opened a central London base for UK growth. The Victoria office strengthens its access to customers, partners, colleagues, and community initiatives across the capital.