Global Scans · Security · Weekly Summary

• [New] The demand for AI security: In response, 2026 will see the wide-scale, enterprise adoption of a new, non-negotiable category of AI governance tools. Techzine Global
• [New] The Federal Communications Commission announced it is barring imports of all new models of foreign-made drones and critical components including from China's DJI and Autel, saying they pose unacceptable risks to U.S. national security. Silent Sports
• [New] AI systems will process as much as 80% of first-level security warnings by 2028, enabling security teams to focus on high-value decision-making. ETCIO
• [New] Under the peace and security pillar, the Philippines will highlight the responsible and ethical use of artificial intelligence for new and evolving security challenges, early warning mechanisms, and disaster risk reduction. Asia Media Centre | Helping New Zealand media cover Asi
• [New] Gartner's strategic trends point to AI security platforms designed to anticipate threats and respond faster, including risks specific to AI systems such as prompt injection or rogue agent behaviour. The Daily Star
• [New] In 2026, as digital sovereignty takes center stage, digital workplace transformation and AI driven operations will demand updated infrastructure strategies, unified network-security approaches and robust safeguards. F5, Inc.
• [New] With 46% of large enterprises shifting to Zero-Trust security and another 43% already using it, 2026 will bring continuous device authentication, conditional access and real-time risk assessments as standard practice. SOTI
• [New] The U.S. is prepared to move toward a more unilateral, America First security architecture, which will require a massive, self-sustaining domestic defence industrial base. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] Cybersecurity Ventures projects global spending on security products and services will exceed $520 billion in 2026, up from $260 billion in 2021. Cybercrime Magazine
• [New] Samsung Electronics' System LSI Business won CES 2026 recognition for a new post-quantum-ready security chip embedding Thales' hardened operating system and quantum-resistant cryptographic libraries to protect connected devices from both current and quantum-era cyber threats. Simply Wall St
• [New] In 2026, higher education law enforcement will prioritize belonging-driven policing, AI-enhanced security infrastructure, rigorous Clery Act compliance, and interdisciplinary workforce training to strengthen campus safety and institutional resilience. Campus Safety Magazine
• [New] The first Social Security and Supplemental Security Income checks for 2026 will include a 2.8% boost for about 75 million Americans, thanks to a cost-of-living adjustment. CNBC
• [New] National authorities such as Saudi Arabia's National Cybersecurity Authority and Dubai's Electronic Security Center are enforcing strict compliance frameworks, while enterprises are investing in advanced defence systems, risk monitoring, and governance structures. Sapience
• [New] Multilateral cooperation and regional diversification will be crucial to ensure a more resilient global copper system - one commensurate with copper's role as the linchpin of electrification, digitalization, and security in the age of AI. Fortune
• [New] The Truman National Security Project framed that concern in national security terms, warning that continuous biometric monitoring could undermine rather than enhance public safety. BiometricUpdate.com
• [New] The Trump Administration is likely to look at growing Gulf interest in space as an opportunity to decrease security dependency - as it has explicitly in Europe and with Japan - and as an opportunity to increase American exports and interoperability with American systems. SpaceTech in Gulf Region
• [New] The paradigm of security requirements is shifting in the face of the increasing dynamism and complexity of security threats across the world. Precedence Research
• [New] The focus on border security all over the world due to rising threat factors, including smuggling and terrorism, is a great marketing opportunity for vehicle scanning systems. Precedence Research
• [New] We are witnessing the emergence of AI agents that will proliferate in 2026 and function more like teammates than tools, with trust and security protections playing vital roles. Next Reality
• [New] Iran's transfer of combat-proven Mohajer-6 drones to Venezuela establishes a credible asymmetric threat capability within 1,000+ miles of U.S. territory and forward-deployed Caribbean forces, fundamentally altering the Western Hemisphere security calculus. Drone Warfare
• [New] Trust is expected to become one of the biggest security challenges in 2026. ThePromptBuddy
• [New] Red Sea security risks pushed many carriers to reroute via the Cape of Good Hope, adding around 10-20 days to typical Asia-Europe sailings depending on service and port pair. TRADLINX Blogs

Last updated: 13 January 2026