Campaigns

The OEWG’s tenth session in February 2025 saw states emphasise collective action against cyber threats, address divisions on norms implementation and binding regulations, highlight the Voluntary Fund and Capacity-Building Portal, and discuss the future permanent mechanism for ICT security

Google has removed an ethical commitment from its AI principles, sparking concerns that it may pursue harmful applications, including weapons technology.

Singapore introduced three new AI governance initiatives to enhance global safety, including a pilot for generative AI testing, a joint report with Japan on language-specific safeguards, and a Red Teaming Challenge evaluation to address cultural biases in AI models. 

ANSSI’s new publication advocates a risk-based approach to securing AI systems, emphasising risk assessments, supply chain mapping, continuous monitoring, and safeguards for critical AI applications.

Google’s report highlights the growing intersection between cybercrime and state-backed cyber operations, noting that cybercriminal networks provide tools, services, and recruitment opportunities for government-linked actors, necessitating distinct but coordinated responses.

A report by Telstra International and Omdia reveals that 75% of cyber incidents affecting manufacturing firms targeted converged IT and operational technology (OT) systems, highlighting significant cyber risks and a lack of preparedness.

The EU Commission’s proposal seeks to boost cybersecurity cooperation among Member States through collaborative clusters, a common crisis management taxonomy, ongoing exercises, improved DNS strategies, and enhanced information sharing with public and private entities and NATO.

The UK Home Office’s new vulnerability reporting policy allows researchers to disclose security issues but lacks legal protections, raising concerns that they could face prosecution under the Computer Misuse Act.

A reassessment of strategy and diplomatic efforts in US geopolitics.

CISA has denied reports suggesting a shift in its approach to Russian cyber threats.

Japan plans to prioritize domestic software for cybersecurity, although experts caution that limiting foreign solutions could hinder access to cutting-edge technologies and reduce industry competitiveness.