KPMG’s 2026 cybersecurity report names non-human identities as one of eight load-bearing risks for the year, drawn from interviews with more than 20 KPMG cyber leaders and senior executives at Google, Microsoft, Palo Alto Networks, the AI-and-network-security vendor, and ServiceNow, the workflow automation platform. The argument the cybersecurity report lands hardest for CISOs: AI agents, service accounts, and machine credentials now outnumber human users inside most enterprises, and the identity-governance practices built for humans do not survive that ratio. The other seven considerations cycle around the same problem of scale, from post-quantum cryptography migration to IT/OT hyperconnectivity. - Non-human identities now outnumber humans in most enterprise environments, demanding lifecycle governance for service accounts, AI agents, and machine credentials. - Autonomous security agents are moving into the security operations center (SOC), compliance workflows, and identity management, shifting workforce skills toward agent oversight. - Post-quantum cryptography (PQC) migration is now an explicit regulatory program in multiple jurisdictions; finance and defense face existential pressure to act. - Supply-chain attack surface keeps expanding into AI and IoT, pushing third-party risk management toward continuous monitoring instead of annual review. - The CISO mandate has broadened to cover physical-cyber convergence, AI safety, and board-level resilience reporting. What the KPMG 2026 cybersecurity report puts on the CISO desk The full report, available as a downloadable PDF on the KPMG site, is organized around eight considerations: preparing the cyber workforce for autonomous security; navigating geopolitics, resilience, and compliance; safeguarding AI systems; managing non-human identities; enabling trusted IT/OT hyperconnectivity; transitioning to post-quantum cryptography; protecting the supply chain through detection and response; and broadening the role and influence of the CISO. KPMG pulls together insights from a global panel that includes its own cyber partners plus named senior executives at Google, Microsoft, Palo Alto Networks, and ServiceNow, supplemented by findings
Jun 1, 2026 · via cybersecurity-insiders.com
Dutch authorities have announced the takedown of a botnet that enslaved millions of infected devices, including computers, tablets, smartphones, and IoT devices, to carry out malicious attacks. The bot network, per the Dutch Politie and the National Cyber Security Center (NCSC), consisted of at least 17 million infected devices. More than 200 servers located in the Netherlands acted as the platform's backend infrastructure. According to a statement issued by the NCSC, police officials seized a subset of these servers from a hosting provider that provided the infrastructure. The provider is said to have subsequently taken the botnet offline following its use for criminal purposes. Although the name of the botnet was not explicitly mentioned, local news outlet NL Times reported that the service in question was Asocks, a company that offers residential proxies. In April 2024, HUMAN's Satori Threat Intelligence team identified a campaign dubbed PROXYLIB that involved infecting Android devices with proxyware from LumiApps and Asocks. Per details shared on Asocks' website, the platform advertises corporate, residential, and mobile proxies for monthly subscriptions between $5 and $15, with 5-15% discounts for bulk purchases ranging from 10 to 100 proxies. Residential proxies have legitimate uses and privacy benefits, including to access geographically-restricted web resources. However, the ecosystem is also shadowy, with many providers catering to bad actors who purchase access to compromised devices enrolled in these networks to route malicious traffic and carry out cyber attacks. "Devices can become part of a botnet when they are accessible to malicious actors," NCSC said. "After gaining access, attackers can install malware that allows the device to be controlled remotely. This enables the device to become part of a network used for cybercriminal activities." To counter the threat posed by botnet malware, it's advised to keep the operating systems up-to-date, maintain visibility of
May 31, 2026 · via thehackernews.com
For years, post-quantum cryptography (PQC) was treated as a future concern — important, but distant. That mindset is changing rapidly. Governments, standards bodies, and major technology providers are now moving from theoretical discussions to concrete migration timelines. NIST has finalized its first PQC standards. NSA guidance under CNSA 2.0 is reshaping expectations for national security systems. Regulators increasingly expect organizations to understand where cryptography is deployed, how it is managed, and whether it can adapt to future threats. The challenge for most enterprises is not simply selecting new algorithms. It is understanding whether their organization is operationally prepared for cryptographic change at scale. For IT and security professionals, the real question is no longer “Should we prepare for PQC?” It is “How mature is our organization’s ability to manage cryptography as an enterprise capability?” The Hidden Problem: Most Organizations Don’t Truly Know Their Cryptographic Footprint In many enterprises, cryptography evolved organically over decades. Encryption exists across: - Applications - APIs - VPNs - Databases - Cloud workloads - Identity systems - IoT devices - Third-party software - DevOps pipelines - Hardware security modules - Embedded systems But very few organizations maintain a comprehensive inventory of: - Which algorithms are deployed - Where keys are managed - Which systems depend on legacy cryptography - Which vendors support crypto-agility - Which assets are most exposed to quantum-era risks This lack of visibility creates a significant operational risk. When organizations cannot rapidly identify and replace vulnerable cryptographic components, every future cryptographic transition becomes slower, more expensive, and more disruptive. That is precisely why crypto-agility has emerged as one of the defining security capabilities of the next decade. Post-Quantum Migration Is an Organizational Problem — Not Just a Technical One One of the most common misconceptions about PQC is that it is simply a
May 31, 2026 · via cybersecurity-insiders.com
Zug, Switzerland, May 29, 2026 WISeKey International Holding Ltd. ("WISeKey" or the "Company") (SIX: WIHN, NASDAQ: WKEY), a leading global cybersecurity and IoT company, announced today that the Board of Directors has submitted its proposals for shareholder approval at the 2026 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders ("AGM"). Key items that the Board of Directors recommends shareholders to approve include, among other things: - Annual Report 2025 (including audited financial statements) - Discharge of the Board and Executive Management - Re-election of all seven current members of the Board of Directors and election of one new member of the Board of Directors - Re-election of the Nomination & Compensation Committee - Re-election of the Auditor and Independent Proxy - Votes relating to the compensation of the Board of Directors and Executive Management The 2026 AGM will be held at 2:00 p.m. CEST on Monday, June 29, 2026 at the offices of Homburger AG, Prime Tower, Hardstrasse 201, 8005 Zurich, Switzerland. It will be possible for shareholders to attend the AGM in person at the venue. Shareholders may also exercise their voting rights by giving electronic or written voting instructions to the independent voting rights representative, as further described in the Company's invitation to the 2026 AGM published on the date of this press release, or by giving proxy to a representative. About WISeKey WISeKey International Holding Ltd ("WISeKey", SIX: WIHN; Nasdaq: WKEY) is a global leader in cybersecurity, digital identity, and IoT solutions platform. It operates as a Swiss-based holding company through several operational subsidiaries, each dedicated to specific aspects of its technology portfolio. The subsidiaries include (i) SEALSQ Corp (Nasdaq: LAES), which focuses on semiconductors, PKI, and post-quantum technology products, (ii) WISeKey SA, which specializes in RoT and PKI solutions for secure authentication and identification in IoT, blockchain, and AI,
May 29, 2026 · via investingnews.com
The behavioral signals that sharpen Trojan malware detection Malware analysts spend a lot of time deciding which signals from a sandbox run are worth keeping. A sample executed in a controlled environment can generate hundreds of measurable attributes covering file structure, registry edits, process behavior, and network traffic. Most of those attributes add noise. A recent study works through this problem in detail, and the part that earns attention from working defenders is the feature selection, not the deep learning model attached to it. What the study set out to do The team built a detection framework for Windows-based IoT and industrial IoT gateways. They assembled 3,000 Windows executables, ran each one through the ANY.RUN sandbox, and recorded behavioral, static, and network-level data for every sample. The samples were labeled benign, suspicious, or malicious. From the raw output, they pulled an initial pool of 146 features and reduced it to a working set of 33. A custom neural network they call TrDNN then classified the samples, and they compared it against ten common machine learning and deep learning models. The classification results came out strong. For a cybersecurity reader, the more useful material sits in how the 33 features were chosen and what those features say about current Trojan tradecraft. The feature set reads like a Trojan playbook The retained features map to the stages of a Trojan compromise. Persistence shows up through registry autorun keys, scheduled tasks, Windows service installation, and startup-folder edits. Execution and evasion appear through process injection into trusted processes such as explorer.exe and svchost.exe, memory-allocation calls, hidden-window execution, and User Account Control tampering. Command-and-control activity comes through in low-jitter beaconing intervals, HTTP POST and PUT patterns that point to data exfiltration, encrypted outbound bursts, and traffic concentrated on a small number of endpoints. Binary-level signals
May 29, 2026 · via helpnetsecurity.com
Email Article All set! This article has been sent to my@email.address. All fields are required. For multiple recipients, separate email addresses with a semicolon. Please Note: Only individuals with an active subscription will be able to access the full article. All other readers will be directed to the abstract and would need to subscribe. The Analyst Team Shobhit Srivastava Follow AnalystSenior Principal Analyst Shobhit is a seasoned industry analyst with over eight years of experience providing consulting and advisory services covering mobile devices and ecosystems, components, semiconductors, and IoT. At Omdia, he focuses on IoT hardware and platforms, including IoT modules, chipsets, and other components. Shobhit is based out of Toronto, Canada. Shobhit joined Omdia after completing his MBA from IE Business School with a specialization in technology and entrepreneurship. Prior to his MBA, he was a research analyst at Counterpoint Research for almost six years, covering diverse industry sectors. He also worked as a technology consultant at Wipro for a few years. His interests lie in helping businesses understand the emergence and intersection of multiple technologies like AI, IoT, cloud, and next-generation connectivity and how they can be leveraged for future growth. This interest comes from his engineering background, and Shobhit also holds an engineering degree in information technology from Vellore Institute of Technology, India. More Content By Shobhit SrivastavaBecome A Client Find out more about our full suite of products and solutions. Become A ClientYou must sign in to use this functionality Authentication.SignIn.HeadSignInHeader These are Omdia driven recommendations based on content that is both similar, and has been frequently visited by other users in combination with the content you are currently viewing. Omdia Recommends These are Omdia driven recommendations based on content that is both similar, and has been frequently visited by other users in combination with the
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Global IoT Device Management Market Growth Driven by AI, Cloud, and 5G Expansion IoT Device Management Market Expected to Reach $29.5 Billion by 2032 as Connected Devices Surge Worldwide WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, May 27, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The global IoT device management market is experiencing substantial growth as industries increasingly adopt connected technologies, cloud computing, and advanced automation systems. According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, the IoT device management market was valued at $2.2 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach $29.5 billion by 2032, growing at a remarkable CAGR of 30.2% from 2023 to 2032. The rapid expansion of IoT ecosystems, increasing deployment of 5G network, and rising concerns regarding cybersecurity and data privacy are among the major factors driving the growth of the IoT device management market. Organizations worldwide are increasingly focusing on efficient monitoring, provisioning, maintenance, and security of connected devices to ensure seamless digital operations. Download PDF Brochure: https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/request-sample/A13166 Overview of the IoT Device Management Market IoT device management refers to the process of monitoring, configuring, maintaining, and securing connected devices within an Internet of Things ecosystem. It enables organizations to remotely manage devices, track their performance, diagnose technical issues, and deliver software updates efficiently. As the number of connected devices continues to grow across industries, effective device management solutions have become essential for ensuring operational continuity and reducing system downtime. IoT device management platforms help businesses maintain control over complex networks of sensors, smart devices, gateways, and industrial equipment. The IoT device management market is gaining strong momentum due to the increasing need for centralized control, automation, and real-time device monitoring. Businesses are investing in advanced management platforms to improve device efficiency, optimize network performance, and strengthen cybersecurity frameworks. Rapid Growth of Connected Devices Driving Market Expansion The increasing
May 27, 2026 · via tech.einnews.com
The Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming how businesses operate across industries. From smart manufacturing and connected healthcare systems to logistics tracking and real-time monitoring, IoT has become one of the most important technologies driving digital transformation in 2026. But while demand for IoT solutions is growing rapidly, choosing the right IoT development company has become much more challenging. Many companies claim to offer IoT development services, but building scalable IoT ecosystems requires far more than connecting devices. Businesses need partners that understand cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, AI integration, edge computing, real-time analytics, and long-term scalability. Choosing the wrong IoT development company can lead to: Security vulnerabilities Weak scalability Device connectivity issues Expensive maintenance Delayed deployment Poor user experience Infrastructure failures That’s why businesses should carefully evaluate IoT development companies before starting a project. This guide explains the most important factors businesses should consider when choosing an IoT development company in 2026. Understand Your IoT Project Requirements First Before hiring any IoT development company, businesses should clearly define their project goals. Questions to ask include: - What problem will the IoT solution solve? - Which devices need to be connected? - Will the system require real-time monitoring? - Do you need cloud infrastructure? - Will AI or automation be integrated? - How many users or devices will the platform support? - What security requirements are necessary? Having clear project requirements helps businesses choose companies with the right technical expertise. Without proper planning, IoT projects often become expensive and difficult to scale later. Look for Industry-Specific Experience IoT solutions vary significantly across industries. For example: - Healthcare IoT requires strong compliance and data security - Manufacturing IoT focuses heavily on automation and predictive maintenance - Logistics IoT depends on real-time tracking systems - Retail IoT often involves customer analytics and smart inventory
May 26, 2026 · via whatech.com
Chandigarh University Becomes India's First Private University to Launch a Private Internet Technology Research Lab with India Internet Foundation NewsVoir Chandigarh [India], February 24: The rapid advancements in the world of technology in recent decades have not only altered but transformed the dynamics of modern warfare completely. Amid rising cyber warfare threats, growing risks of digital espionage and the increasing weaponization of emerging technologies has indeed made it imperative for India to strengthen its cybersecurity resilience and build next-generation secure communication capabilities that not only ensure the expansion of the country's digital economy but also safeguard the national defence preparedness. And to strengthen India's cybersecurity and secure communication research capabilities, Chandigarh University in collaboration with the India Internet Foundation (IIFON) has established an Internet Technology Research Lab under the AIORI (Advanced Internet Operations Research in India) framework, becoming the first private university in the country and the third institution overall after IIT Guwahati and IISc Bengaluru to set up such a specialized facility. Internet Technology Lab at Chandigarh University to Strengthen Indigenous Cybersecurity Research and Build Next-Gen Secure Internet Systems This initiative is aimed at building a robust indigenous research ecosystem wherein this lab will function as a collaborative platform for research, training and capacity building in internet technologies, internet measurement systems, IoT, DNS infrastructure, quantum-safe DNS and next-generation internet systems with technological inputs, tools, testbeds and research support from the India Internet Foundation. The AIORI collaboration will provide Chandigarh University students and faculty access to a national-scale research testbed spread across multiple locations and hundreds of measurement anchors, enabling advanced experimentation and development in secure and intelligent internet systems. The initiative also supports course delivery through production-grade testbeds for edge computing, distributed systems, IoT and cloud computing, while creating opportunities for internships, live projects and hands-on training for students.
May 26, 2026 · via bignewsnetwork.com
Newsroom Artificial intelligence, connected sensors and big data analytics are reshaping how cities manage drinking water and treat sewage, but a new study finds that critical gaps in sewage infrastructure, cybersecurity and equity threaten to limit the benefits of that transformation. A systematic literature review published in the journal Water mapped how Industry 4.0 technologies are being deployed across urban water and sanitation systems. Researchers at Santa Catarina State University (UDESC) in Brazil analysed 208 peer-reviewed articles published between 2019 and 2024, covering applications from water distribution and leak detection to wastewater treatment and consumption measurement. AI and IoT lead the way, but not uniformly Three technologies dominate the evidence base. Artificial intelligence accounted for 43% of all recorded occurrences, followed by big data and data analytics at 26.5% and the internet of things (IoT) at 19.8%. Together, they represent nearly 90% of all identified applications. IoT stood out as the most versatile, being the only technology documented across every application area examined: from water distribution and wastewater treatment to sewage collection and smart metering. In practice, networks of sensors embedded in pipes, pumps and treatment plants provide operators with real-time data on pressure, flow rates and water quality that traditional monitoring methods cannot match. One study cited in the review found that IoT-enabled wastewater monitoring systems achieved efficiency levels approaching 88.7% and recycling rates of up to 96.3%. Another recorded a 95% success rate for IoT-based smart metering in detecting residential leaks. While Industry 4.0 technologies are moving sanitation services from reactive to predictive management, stronger policy support, investment in sewerage infrastructure and sector-specific cybersecurity frameworks are needed Artificial intelligence is being applied to leakage control by detecting anomalies in pressure and flow data, enabling faster localisation of losses and reducing non-revenue water. In wastewater treatment, the second most
May 26, 2026 · via smartwatermagazine.com
Artificial intelligence, connected sensors and big data analytics are reshaping how cities manage drinking water and treat sewage, but a new study finds that critical gaps in sewage infrastructure, cybersecurity and equity threaten to limit the benefits of that transformation. A systematic literature review published in the journal Water mapped how Industry 4.0 technologies are being deployed across urban water and sanitation systems. Researchers at Santa Catarina State University (UDESC) in Brazil analysed 208 peer-reviewed articles published between 2019 and 2024, covering applications from water distribution and leak detection to wastewater treatment and consumption measurement. AI and IoT lead the way, but not uniformly Three technologies dominate the evidence base. Artificial intelligence accounted for 43% of all recorded occurrences, followed by big data and data analytics at 26.5% and the internet of things (IoT) at 19.8%. Together, they represent nearly 90% of all identified applications. IoT stood out as the most versatile, being the only technology documented across every application area examined: from water distribution and wastewater treatment to sewage collection and smart metering. In practice, networks of sensors embedded in pipes, pumps and treatment plants provide operators with real-time data on pressure, flow rates and water quality that traditional monitoring methods cannot match. One study cited in the review found that IoT-enabled wastewater monitoring systems achieved efficiency levels approaching 88.7% and recycling rates of up to 96.3%. Another recorded a 95% success rate for IoT-based smart metering in detecting residential leaks. While Industry 4.0 technologies are moving sanitation services from reactive to predictive management, stronger policy support, investment in sewerage infrastructure and sector-specific cybersecurity frameworks are needed Artificial intelligence is being applied to leakage control by detecting anomalies in pressure and flow data, enabling faster localisation of losses and reducing non-revenue water. In wastewater treatment, the second most common
May 26, 2026 · via smartwatermagazine.com
Does your business need a software bill of materials? An SBOM helps firms to regain control of the supply chain At the end of 2021, a now infamous vulnerability was found in the Apache Log4j open-source logging library. It led to a race against time, with teams struggling to identify which apps and services were affected and apply the patch before attackers could exploit the bug. As the risk of similar software supply chain threats multiplies, a software bill of materials (SBOM) can help. Essentially an inventory of open source and third party components, an SBOM is now part of regulations including the US Executive Order on Cybersecurity, the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and the EU Network and Information Systems 2 Directive (NIS2). How do SBOMs work, and does your business need one? Why firms need an SBOM Most modern applications include open source and third party components. As a result, a large share of software risk comes from dependencies that teams did not write themselves. “When a serious issue like Log4j appears, the first question is simple: Where are we exposed?” says Ilkka Turunen, field CTO at Sonatype. “If you cannot answer this question quickly, you have a real problem.” Log4j is “the prime example of why SBOMs can be indispensable”, says Dana Simberkoff, chief risk, privacy and information security officer at AvePoint. “Because the library is very broadly used in consumer and business-facing software applications, the attack on Log4j had catastrophic consequences for a wide range of applications across regions and sectors.” An SBOM might have prevented the worst effects of the attack by allowing IT professionals to more easily expose and patch the vulnerability that triggered it, according to Simberkoff. Sign up today and you will receive a free copy of our Future Focus 2025 report
May 26, 2026 · via itpro.com
Why resilience is now a core responsibility for connectivity partners As organizations rely more on AI, IoT and cloud-based systems, secure and resilient connectivity becomes essential to prevent lost sales and protect customer trust Periods of high demand, whether driven by seasonal spikes, major events, or unexpected surges in usage, are no longer just a test for end-user organizations. They are also a direct test of the partners and providers responsible for keeping critical systems running. When things go wrong during these high-pressure periods, the impact can be significant. The 2025 cyber attack on Marks & Spencer reportedly affected its H1 2025 performance, while the effects of the Jaguar Land Rover attack rippled across its supply chain. As IT environments become more distributed and interconnected, the responsibility for maintaining uptime, performance, and security increasingly sits with Managed Service Providers (MSPs), network providers, and other channel partners. When outages or cyber incidents occur, customers expect immediate response, rapid recovery, and minimal disruption. From service provider to operational owner Rapid digital transformation is sweeping across businesses, with 94% of private sector IT leaders being familiar with smart spaces. Modern environments rely on a complex mix of cloud platforms, IoT devices, remote endpoints, and real-time applications. These systems are deeply interconnected, with network performance underpinning every business function – so the need for strong, secure connectivity has grown in parallel. MSPs are no longer just providers; they are embedded within customer operations. When something fails, they are expected to respond, coordinate, and resolve issues as part of a broader operational responsibility. Complexity at scale Today’s IT environments are more complex - and more fragile - than ever. During peak trading periods, network traffic can surge unpredictably, cloud services must scale in real time, distributed workforces require secure, reliable access, and connected devices continuously
May 26, 2026 · via itpro.com
When the European Commission projected that 91% of enterprise workloads would migrate to cloud by 2028, it signalled a continent ready to move at scale. The more interesting question, the one drawing together cloud architects, cybersecurity leaders and enterprise buyers at GITEX AI EUROPE in Berlin this year – is not whether enterprises should migrate, but how to build autonomy, and on what terms. GITEX AI EUROPE takes place from 30 June – 1 July 2026 at Messe Berlin, bringing more than 800 enterprises and startups, 500 investors and 120 speakers from over 100 countries, marking one of the most concentrated international tech participations seen in Berlin. Organised by inD, global organisers of GITEX – one of the world’s largest tech and AI show, and supported by the Berlin Senate Department for Economics, Energy and Public Enterprises, and Berlin Partner for Business and Technology, the event arrives at a defining moment for Europe’s digital infrastructure ambitions, with sovereignty at the centre of the business and policy conversations. Ownership, not geography The common misconception is that storing data in a European server means it is protected under European law. According to Dr. Andreas Nauerz, the chief product officer at IONOS – one of Europe’s largest cloud and hosting providers – sovereignty is determined not just by the physical location of a data centre, but by who owns the provider, and where the company is headquartered. Global providers may operate infrastructure inside Europe, but can still be subject to their headquarters’ legislation, creating a tension with GDPR that no contractual arrangement can resolve. “Sovereignty goes beyond GDPR conformity: it requires technological control over the cloud stack, open standards and genuine interoperability,” Dr. Nauerz pointed out. The argument lands hardest in regulated sectors, like financial services under the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA),
May 25, 2026 · via iot-now.com
Abstract The Internet of Things (IoT) encompasses a network of devices equipped with sensing, computing and actuating capabilities, leading to a surge in cybersecurity vulnerabilities that threaten personal security and public safety. Addressing vulnerabilities is essential for ensuring IoT security. In this Review, we provide a comprehensive overview of IoT device vulnerabilities and countermeasures, contrasting their characteristics with traditional computer vulnerabilities. We highlight that IoT device vulnerabilities are often complex and have far-reaching implications, owing to their deep integration with the physical and cyber domains. We propose a new taxonomy that categorizes IoT device vulnerabilities into in-band and out-of-band classifications, emphasizing emerging out-of-band vulnerabilities. We discuss advancements in vulnerability management technologies, including identification, assessment, remediation and mitigation. Our analysis highlights the need to extend beyond cyber-centric security paradigms to incorporate countermeasures that address cyber–physical interactions. We conclude by outlining future research directions, including generalizable vulnerability models, scalable identification pipelines, secure-by-design architectures and resilience for emerging systems. Key points - The characteristics of Internet of Things (IoT) devices differentiate their vulnerabilities in cybersecurity from those of traditional computers, bringing new challenges to addressing vulnerability in the IoT era. - The emerging out-of-band vulnerabilities in IoT devices pose risks from the anomalous conversion between the physical signals and cyber information and call for the attention of researchers to address such vulnerabilities. - It is essential to integrate a complete vulnerability management life cycle involving identification, assessment, remediation and mitigation, with an emphasis on building IoT vulnerability databases as the cornerstone. - Vulnerability identification is evolving to address emerging and varying IoT vulnerabilities by integrating artificial intelligence technologies and targeting the signal-information conversion of IoT devices. - Threats to IoT devices increasingly involve the simultaneous exploitation of multiple vulnerabilities. Remediation and mitigation must not only balance security and usability but also address the
May 25, 2026 · via nature.com
Interview with Gonzalo Alonso As digital interactions expand, organisations are rethinking trust, identity, and fraud prevention to balance security, privacy, and seamless customer experiences. Digital trust is becoming central to how organisations protect users, prevent fraud, and build long-term customer confidence in an increasingly connected world. Gonzalo Alonso discusses how identity, cybersecurity, and trust infrastructure are evolving alongside AI, digital platforms, and stricter regulatory expectations across global markets. You have worked at the forefront of major technology shifts. What personal experiences shaped the way you think about trust and safety in the digital world today? One thing becomes very clear when you spend enough time around technology transformation: every major wave of innovation creates extraordinary opportunity, but also introduces entirely new forms of risk. People adopt technology when they feel empowered by it. They reject it when they feel exposed by it. I have seen this repeatedly. The internet changed how people access information. Mobile transformed how people interact. Cloud changed how businesses operate. AI is now reshaping how decisions are made. Every leap forward makes the world more connected, but also expands the surface area for fraud, manipulation and misuse. What has shaped my perspective is seeing how quickly trust becomes the deciding factor in whether innovation succeeds or fails. People adopt technology when they feel empowered by it. They reject it when they feel exposed by it. Today we generate more digital interactions in a day than previous generations generated in months. Yet many of the trust mechanisms behind those interactions were designed decades ago. Trust has become infrastructure. Digital trust is no longer a security problem sitting inside an IT department. It is becoming a business problem, a societal problem and increasingly a competitive advantage. Trust used to sit in institutions. Today it increasingly sits in experiences.
May 25, 2026 · via europeanbusinessreview.com
- Industry - 1 min read LTM proposes acquisition of Randstad’s tech consulting business in Europe, Australia The proposed acquisition, covering operations with over $500 million in annual revenue, will deepen LTM's footprint in aerospace, automotive, BFS and utilities, while strengthening its sovereign AI, cybersecurity and digital engineering capabilities. LTM, a Larsen & Toubro Group Company, on Friday said it has issued an offer to acquire Randstad's technology and consulting services business across Europe and Australia as part of a broader strategic partnership focused on AI-led transformation and digital engineering services. The proposed acquisition covers Randstad’s technology and consulting operations in France, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg and Australia, representing annual revenue of more than $500 million (€469 million). According to LTM, the acquisition would strengthen its presence in key sectors, including aerospace and defence, automotive, utilities, and banking and financial services (BFS), while expanding its regional capabilities in cybersecurity, IoT, and digital engineering. The company said the deal would also enhance its nearshore delivery capabilities through centres in Romania and Portugal and help build sovereign-compliant AI and digital transformation solutions for clients across Europe and Australia. The proposed transaction forms part of a broader 360-degree collaboration between the two companies, including a five-year IT services partnership to drive AI-enabled transformation for Randstad’s India Global Capability Centre and a strategic talent-managed services partnership to support LTM’s expanding global workforce. Venu Lambu, CEO and Managing Director of LTM, said the proposed agreement aligns with the company’s five-year strategy to build a more resilient and diversified portfolio by combining global AI capabilities with strong local domain expertise. Sander van ’t Noordende, CEO of Randstad, said the proposed partnership would help Randstad streamline its portfolio while continuing to deliver technology services to clients and strengthen its digital capabilities through LTM’s AI expertise. The acquisition is
May 23, 2026 · via manufacturing.economictimes.indiatimes.com
LTM to buy Randstad's tech, consulting business in Europe
The deal would augment LTM’s global AI-centric capabilities with local domain and near-shore expertise crucial for delivering digital and AI transformation for customers in a sovereign-compliant and scalable model.
LTM has issued an offer to acquire Randstad's Technology and Consulting Services business in France, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg and Australia — a move to scale domain-driven solutions and AI services across key markets.
May 22, 2026 · via deccanherald.com
The modern crime scene is no longer confined to obvious, physical evidence like broken glass or shell casings. In the age of the “smart home,” seemingly innocuous devices that are networked, mounted on a wall or strapped on a wrist can play a key role in solving — and committing — crimes. As the number of connected devices worldwide is projected to exceed 40 billion by 2034, The University of Texas at San Antonio is leading a national initiative to ensure law enforcement can keep pace. Through the Internet of Things (IoT) National Training and Technical Assistance Program, cybersecurity experts are bridging a critical gap in digital forensics, providing investigators with the skills to extract evidence from everything from Ring doorbells to robotic vacuums. “The integration of IoT devices into our daily life has accelerated at a pace that law enforcement training infrastructure has not matched,” said Raymond Choo, the project’s principal investigator and associate dean for graduate studies in the College of AI, Cyber and Computing. Choo also holds the Cloud Technology Endowed Professorship in the Department of Information Systems and Cybersecurity. “A decade ago, these devices would not have appeared on an investigator’s evidence checklist. Today, they are everywhere,” Choo added. Jean Costello, one of the lead trainers in the courses, noted that IoT evidence was “first used in a 2014 Canadian legal case.” Police investigating a murder noticed an Amazon Echo in the home and subpoenaed Amazon for its audio and transcript data. “Another IoT device was used in a 2015 murder case in Arkansas,” she added. This opened the doors to a new subset of digital forensics. Examples of modern IoT devices that can store vital evidence include smart watches, Apple AirTags, smart glasses and VR headsets, which could help with building a chronological timeline and
May 22, 2026 · via forensicmag.com
LTM (formerly LTIMindtree) has on Friday offered to acquire Randstad’s Technology and Consulting Services business in France, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg and Australia, which cumulatively represent over $500 million in annual revenue. The acquisition, proposed at a cash consideration of €160 million, is expected to be completed by Q3 of the fiscal 2027. It is expected to expand LTM’s presence in key markets, primarily across Aerospace & Defence, Automotive, Utilities and BFS, according to the company. It would also enable local domain expertise and complementary regional capabilities in domain-driven digital engineering, cybersecurity and IoT, supported by onshore and nearshore delivery through centers in Romania and Portugal, said the firm. LTM further said, the deal would be part of a 360 degree partnership with Randstad would also involve a five-year IT services partnership to drive AI-enabled transformation for Randstad’s India Global Capability Center, Strategic talent MSP to support LTM’s expanding global workforce. Venu Lambu, CEO & MD of LTM said: “The proposed agreement is aligned with our five-year strategy to build a more resilient, diversified, balanced portfolio.’’ By combining LTI’s global AI-centric capabilities with local context and industry depth, this acquisition would strengthen LTI’s ability to deliver compliant, domain-driven AI services and sovereign solutions in markets that are strategically important for the company, he said. Published - May 22, 2026 09:00 pm IST This is a premium article, available exclusively to subscribers. The Hindu delivers independent, credible journalism that explains events with depth, context, and perspective. - Digital and ePaper access - Premium stories and opinions - An ever-growing e-books library - Subscriber-exclusive webinars *This offer is only for first-time subscribers.
May 22, 2026 · via thehindu.com