Global Scans · Security · Weekly Summary

• [New] Investments that increase US dependence on adversary-controlled inputs could face mitigation or opposition where national security vulnerability is identified. JD Supra
• [New] DHS continues to evaluate additional recommendations for improving internal processes to mitigate any emerging privacy and data security risks. Federal Register
• [New] DHS plans to implement a program of continuous immigration vetting and require that aliens receive continued and subsequent evaluation to ensure they continue to present no risks to national security or public safety subsequent to their entry. Federal Register
• [New] The UAE's smart cities are bristling with AI-powered surveillance that can spot everything from traffic violations to security threats. TechBullion
• [New] If prospective students decide against attending a U.S. institution based on procedural roadblocks and a lack of certainty about their ability to complete their degrees or continue their work or education, it will have a lasting impact on the U.S. economy and national security. Association of American Universities (AAU)
• [New] In an era of growing geopolitical tensions, cyber threats, and economic vulnerabilities, maritime security is a critical concern for North America and Europe. The Kingston Consortium on International Security (KCIS
• [New] Tools like AWS GuardDuty and Google's Chronicle Security Operations use AI to detect threats and automate compliance. BairesDev
• [New] Average fix times for critical security vulnerabilities dropped 30% to 26 days from 37 days in the previous year, driven by automated remediation tools and streamlined review processes. Forbes
• [New] The ongoing political deadlock threatens Libya's stability and continues to deny Libyans the democratic choice, economic opportunity, and security they deserve. GOV.UK
• [New] Gaza risks sliding towards a deadly limbo where a ceasefire is nominally in place but killing continues, a top Qatari diplomat has warned, calling for rapid progress in setting up the international security force and administration to pave the way for full Israeli withdrawal. The Guardian
• [New] Military action will very likely rally nationalist sentiment in Venezuela, fracture hemispheric consensus and drag the U.S. into a longer confrontation with messy spillovers, from uncontrolled migration to maritime security threats. The Conversation
• [New] The risk of further escalation in sensitive sectors like semiconductors, AI, and quantum computing remains, as both the US and China continue to prioritize strategic competition and national security. China Briefing News
• [New] US military personnel will not deploy into Gaza but will instead help facilitate the flow of humanitarian, logistical, and security assistance from international counterparts into Gaza. Counter Extremism Project
• [New] Security trends in Syria, Iraq, Yemen, and Lebanon will shape the relative favorability of the environments in which terrorist networks operate. Middle East Institute
• [New] The United States has an interest in degrading and eliminating the capabilities of terrorist networks that pose a threat to US security and the stability of its partners. Middle East Institute
• [New] Saudi cybersecurity firm Cipher will be launching its European office in London, representing £37 million of investment over the next ten years and deepening collaboration on digital security and resilience. GOV.UK
• [New] Plans to launch a new digital NHS trust aimed at bringing down waiting lists and widening access to health services in England face significant safety and security concerns, an expert has warned. Pinsent Masons
• [New] The Lovable Vulnerability: The Swedish vibe coding platform Lovable had 170 out of 1,645 applications with security vulnerabilities that allowed anyone to access personal information - a 10% vulnerability rate directly tied to AI-generated code. Deepak Gupta | AI & Cybersecurity Innovation Leader
• [New] Biometrics will streamline the travel process, address national security concerns, provide U.S. citizens with the opportunity to request alternative screening procedures and protect children from being exploited by human traffickers. Federal Register
• [New] By 2028, we want to make sure that the policies that we put in place will allow Australians, particularly vulnerable cohorts of Australians, to be confident participants in the digital economy, to feel safe online, to make informed decisions about the security of the technology they choose to use. Department of Home Affairs Website
• [New] AI and machine learning and generative AI and large language models dominate the top technology trends or priorities that respondents anticipate will impact their work in 2026, along with cloud security and data privacy and sovereignty. ISACA

Last updated: 04 November 2025