Regulation & Policy
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EU details AI Act enforcement powers
The European Commission has detailed how AI Act investigations, model evaluations, inspections and fines will work as key enforcement provisions take effect across the EU.
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OpenSSL puts post-quantum transition centre stage
OpenSSL’s October conference in Prague will focus attention on post-quantum migration, cryptographic regulation and the maintenance of critical open-source infrastructure.
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France creates frontline cyber unit
France is creating a frontline cyber unit after repeated attacks exposed weaknesses in the state’s ability to respond quickly to serious compromises.
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EU e-Evidence rules take effect
EU authorities can now send cross-border electronic evidence orders directly to service providers under a regime carrying strict production deadlines and material compliance obligations.
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UK opens telecoms security regime review
The government has opened the statutory review of Britain’s telecoms security framework, asking whether rules introduced after the 2019 supply chain review are delivering measurable improvements in network security and resilience.
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CRA standards enter formal approval process
Seventeen product-specific cybersecurity standards have entered public enquiry as Europe moves from the Cyber Resilience Act’s legal requirements towards the technical rules manufacturers can use to demonstrate conformity.
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Netherlands begins NIS2 enforcement
Thousands of Dutch organisations are now subject to NIS2 security, reporting, governance, and resilience duties after two long-awaited laws took effect on 15 August.
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Germany moves to widen intelligence cyber powers
Germany’s cabinet has approved draft legislation that would give its intelligence agencies broader cyber, surveillance, and active intervention powers in response to growing hybrid threats.
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EU expands IRIS² for defence resilience
The EU has expanded the planned IRIS² constellation to 348 satellites and accelerated deployment, adding capacity aimed at defence, security, emergency services, and sovereign government communications.
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EU expands IRIS² for defence resilience
The EU has expanded the planned IRIS² constellation to 348 satellites and accelerated deployment, adding capacity aimed at defence, security, emergency services, and sovereign government communications.