Quantum investment must go hand-in-hand with cybersecurity, warns industry expert The UK Government’s £121 million pledge to turbocharge the quantum technology sector has been broadly welcomed by industry figures — but also comes with a word of caution. “As quantum computing advances, it’s changing how we think about data security and ensuring information remains confidential as it travels across networks,” said Paulina Gomez, senior advisor of portfolio marketing at global networking firm Ciena. “The opportunity now lies in building networks that aren’t just faster and more agile, but resilient against the future threats posed by quantum-enabled attacks.” Read full article >>> US Cyber Trust Mark launches to boost IoT device security standards The US Cyber Trust Mark is a cybersecurity labelling programme led by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) designed to help users assess a product’s cybersecurity, similar to how EnergyStar labels help consumers identify energy-efficient appliances. At the start of the year, it was announced that makers of Internet of Things (IoT) devices ranging from smart locks to voice-activated assistants can have their products tested against cybersecurity criteria developed by the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to earn the Cyber Trust Mark label. Read full article >>> Iran bans officials from using connected devices amid cybersecurity fears Iran’s Cybersecurity Command instructed high-ranking officials a