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Globe and Mail
4 days ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Integrated Cyber Launches Quantum Cybersecurity Initiative to Tackle One of the Greatest Threats of the Next Decade
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 25th, 2025 – Integrated Cyber Solutions Inc. (CSE:ICS) (OTCQB:IGCRF) ('Integrated Cyber' or the 'Company') is proud to announce the launch of its Quantum Cybersecurity Initiative, marking a new strategic focus for the Company. This forward-looking initiative aims to protect critical infrastructure and sensitive data from the rapidly emerging threat posed by quantum computing. Quantum computers are rapidly transitioning from theory to reality, bringing with them the serious threat of breaking the encryption that safeguards global commerce, national security, healthcare, and financial systems. Recent breakthroughs across the quantum computing industry highlight the urgency and scale of this challenge. For instance, IBM has revealed its plan to build 'Starling,' a fault-tolerant, large-scale quantum supercomputer expected to perform 20,000 times more operations than today's systems. It's so powerful that simulating its state would take more memory than a quindecillion of the world's most powerful classical supercomputers combined. 'Quantum computing threatens to dismantle the very foundations of today's cybersecurity infrastructure,' said Alan Guibord, CEO of Integrated Cyber Solutions. 'The world is facing a ticking clock. Organizations that fail to adapt will find themselves dangerously exposed.' Recognizing the scale and urgency of this emerging risk, Integrated Cyber Solutions is positioning itself to become a leader in quantum-resilient cybersecurity – a market projected to grow into a multi-billion-dollar global opportunity over the next several years. This is a defining moment for the cybersecurity industry,' Guibord continued. 'We believe the companies that act now will shape the future, and Integrated Cyber Solutions is determined to be at the forefront of this pivotal moment. Further announcements related to the Quantum Cybersecurity Initiative are expected in the coming weeks. About Integrated Cyber Solutions Integrated Cyber Solutions, Inc. is a global managed security service provider (MSSP) focused on a people-centered approach to cybersecurity. Serving small and medium-sized businesses and enterprises, the Company delivers training and awareness programs that empower employees to be the first line of defense, combining behavioral intelligence with advanced technology to address human vulnerabilities. Using its IC360 platform and a network of global partnerships, Integrated Cyber turns complex security data into clear, actionable insights. Its solutions integrate AI-driven threat detection, behavior-based training, and real-time intelligence, helping clients build resilient 'human firewalls' and simplify security management. With expanding operations across the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia—including key partnerships in the UAE, India, and Sri Lanka—Integrated Cyber tailors its solutions to diverse cultural and regulatory environments. This positions the Company as a leading behavior-focused cybersecurity provider in emerging markets, committed to making cybersecurity simple, people-first, and effective. For further information, please contact: 1 Stiles Road, Salem, New Hampshire, 03079, USA Tel: +1-212-634-9534 Email: Forward-Looking Statements This news release contains forward-looking statements. All statements, other than statements of historical fact that address activities, events or developments that the Company believes, expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this news release include statements regarding: the Offering and its terms, including the intended use of proceeds of the Offering; the expiry of hold periods for securities distributed pursuant to the Offering; and other matters regarding the business plans of the Company. The forward-looking statements reflect management's current expectations based on information currently available and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that may cause outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements including: the Company may use the proceeds of the Offering for purposes other than those disclosed in this news release; adverse market conditions; changes in interest and currency exchange rates; and other factors beyond the control of the Company. Although the Company believes that the assumptions inherent in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and, accordingly, undue reliance should not be put on such statements due to their inherent uncertainty. Factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations include general market conditions, other factors beyond the control of the Company and the risk factors with respect to the Company set out in the Company's filings with the Canadian securities regulators and available under the Company's profile on SEDAR+ at The Company expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. Featured Image @ Freepik Read more investing news on to the PressReach RSS feeds:
Irish Independent
5 days ago
- Business
- Irish Independent
Non-bank lender ICS cuts mortgage rates, but remains expensive compared with rivals
But ICS remains expensive compared with its rivals in the market despite the reductions. It also charges existing customers more than new ones. ICS Mortgages, the trading name of Dilosk, said it was cutting its rates by up to 0.15 percentage points. The reductions are across fixed mortgage rates for both new and existing owner-occupier mortgages. The new rates are available from July 4, and applicable to three- and five-year fixed rates. It said its latest rate changes reflected ICS Mortgages' commitment to supporting customers and would form part of its broader strategy to continue to offer flexible, transparent and customer-focused mortgage solutions. For new customers, the reductions apply across loan-to-value bands. The new three-year fixed rates will start from 3.85pc, and the new five-year fixed rates will start from 4.15pc. Existing ICS variable-rate customers will be able to get a three-year rate from 4.1pc from next month. A five-year fixed rate will be available from 4.25pc for existing customers. Ray McMahon, chief commercial officer at ICS Mortgages, said: 'We are pleased to introduce these rate reductions as part of our ongoing efforts to deliver value and support to our customers. At ICS Mortgages, our mortgages remain innovative and responsive to our customers needs.' ADVERTISEMENT There will be no changes to interest rates for former Ulster Bank Flexible Mortgage customers who migrated to Dilosk DAC. Mortgage broker Michael Dowling, of Dowling Financial in Dublin, said the reductions were welcome. However, he said: 'These rates are still expensive compared to their competitors. The market would on average be anything from 0.5 percentage points to 0.85 points cheaper for a range of fixed options.' He also noted that ICS Mortgages is charging higher rates for existing customers. Mr Dowling said this was a practice long stopped by its competitors. The ICS move comes after the European Central Bank (ECB) has cut its key lending rates for the eighth time since last summer. The rate from which tracker mortgages are priced is down to 2.15pc. It was last at this rate in late 2022, and rose to as high as 4.5pc at the end of 2023. About 130,000 holders of tracker mortgages, whose repayments are directly linked to the ECB's main rate, stand to benefit immediately from the announcement. Most Irish mortgage holders are on fixed or variable rates, however, and will await to see if their lenders pass on the reduction. More ECB cuts have been thrown into doubt by fluctuations in oil prices and the euro currency. Energy prices have jumped after Israel launched attacks on Iran. Governing Council member Francois Villeroy de Galhau, of France, said recent oil volatility could affect ECB rate cuts. While ECB officials have indicated that inflation is now largely contained, a sustained hike in oil prices as a result of the conflict in the Middle East would potentially push prices up across a range of sectors.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Science
- Time of India
Alan Turing: The story of the mathematician prosecuted for being gay
Image credits: Getty Images June 23 is an important day. While for most the day is just another day of the summer, for some it is International Olympic Day. Not many remember June 23rd, as the birthday of Alan Turing, a legendary British mathematician whose life story is as inspiring as disheartening. Who was Alan Turing? Image credits: X/@fermatslibrary On June 23, 1912, in Maida Vale, London, Alan Turing was born to Julius Mathison Turing, who was on leave from his position with the Indian Civil Service (ICS) of the British Raj government and Ethel Sara Turing. He studied at St Michael's primary school from the age of six to nine and at Hazelhurst Preparatory School in Sussex later. At 13, he went to Sherborne School, an independent boarding school where he is said to have found his first love- Christopher Collan Morcom, a fellow pupil whom he lost to bovine tuberculosis. It was also during this time that Turing found his love for science and mathematics which he shared with Morcom. After graduating from Sherborne, Turing received a scholarship at King's College, Cambridge where he studied an undergraduate course in Schedule B. During his time here, he wrote numerous mathematical papers where he proved a version of the central limit theorem, equivalence of left and right almost periodicity. Between 1935 and 1936, he worked on the decidability of problems, from Gödel's incompleteness theorems, where he replaced Godel's universal arithmetic-based formal language with formal and simple hypothetical devices that later came to be known as Turing machines. During the Second World War, he was a leading participant in the breaking of German cyphers and also worked with Government Code and Cypher School, a British codebreaking organization. Here he worked on cryptanalysis of the Enigma cypher machine used by Nazi Germany. He specified an electromechanical machine called the 'bombe' that could break Enigma more effectively. Over the years, Turing made great advances in mathematics and cryptanalysis and came to be known as the father of modern computing and artificial intelligence. While his career was exemplary, his personal life's struggle was worth remembering. Why was Alan Turing prosecuted for being gay? Image credits: Getty Images In December 1951, Turing met Arnold Murray, a 19-year-old unemployed man with whom he began an intimate relationship in 1952. On January 23rd, Turing's house was burgled and Murray revealed to him that he and the burglar were acquainted. Turing reported the crime and during the investigation accepted his sexual relationship with Murray. Homosexual acts were criminal offences in the United Kingdom at the time and thus both men were charged with "gross indecency" under Section 11 of the Criminal Law Amendment Act 1885. Turing was arrested, pleaded guilty and convicted. However, instead of prison, he was subjected to chemical castration, where he received oestrogen injections for one year, intended to reduce his libido. Due to the entire case, his professional and personal life both were troubled with him being restricted from work. Tragically in 1954, Turing was found dead from cyanide poisoning that was ruled as a suicide. But his death was not for nothing. In August 2009, British programmer John Graham-Cumming started a petition urging the British government to apologise for Turing's prosecution as a homosexual and with the petition receiving more than 30,000 signatures, Prime Minister Gordon Brown released a statement describing Turing's treatment as "appalling" In 2013, Queen Elizabeth II granted him a royal pardon under the Royal Prerogative of Mercy which fuelled the momentum for the 2017 'Alan Turing Law' which automatically pardoned thousands of men convicted under historical anti-gay laws. Alan Turing's story is not just that of a genius but also of a man who unabashedly accepted himself and was resilient in all his pursuits- be it a career or love.
Time Business News
16-06-2025
- Business
- Time Business News
Security Services California Handle Emergency Protocols
Unforeseen crises like fireouts, natural calamities, or security alerts require fast, systematic reactions. For many businesses, residential complexes, and public institutions in California, it is not a matter of choice to outsource these important tasks to trained professionals. The process of emergency evacuation should be quick, secure, and practiced to avoid injuries and pandemonium. The reaction of trained people in a pressurized situation can give confidence to the clients who have engaged Security Services California. Structured evacuations save lives and property. Information about how security personnel are trained and their collaboration with the emergency services may allow you to make better-informed decisions about protection schemes. Emergency protocols begin long before an actual threat occurs. Security teams conduct elaborate testing to test the fire exits, possible bottlenecks, crowd control areas, and vulnerable persons. These observations are the foundation of tailor-made evacuation plans, which are in accordance with local and federal safety codes. At Security Services California, planning is not undertaken once. It is a continuous process that is updated when there is a structural change, a report on an incident, or a policy change. Aligning with the building management and frequent interaction with the local emergency services are of considerable importance when devising a foolproof system design. The best protocol can be as expensive as the individuals using it. In their regular training sessions, security teams prepare to act in various situations: earthquakes, active shooter situations, bomb threats, or hazardous material releases. These classes are not just theoretical; an important part of them is practical skills, like finding the exits in the shortest possible time, communicating while being restrained, and assisting people at risk of evacuation. The drills comprise the essence of Security Services California's dependability. They replicate real-life emergencies and enable the personnel to determine vulnerable areas in their response times or procedures. The residents, employees, or tenants usually take part, and they become familiar with emergency procedures, eliminating panic in case of a real incident. Evacuations demand instant decisions. Security professionals communicate via radios, mobile applications, and internal systems, which keep them updated in real time. These channels enable communication not only amongst guards but also amongst fire departments, police, and emergency medical services. Most of the groups in Security Services California have been taught emergency communications standards, such as the Incident Command System (ICS), which unifies language and chain of command during emergencies. This eradicates any confusion that may occur in multi-agency responses and provides faster resolutions. During emergencies, large groups may panic. Special crowd control techniques are needed to contain the chaos and move people towards safe exits. Teams are trained to remain calm by using direct verbal orders, visual cues, and body placement. They also learn to identify and provide additional support to the people who might need it: children, older adults, or people with physical or mental disabilities. The Security Services California professionals will wear emergency vests, glow batons, and portable megaphones to enhance visibility and communication during evacuations. Where building occupants speak different languages, multilingual staff or universally understandable signage can ensure that everyone gets the same clear direction. Security firms don't operate in isolation. Good relations with fire marshals, paramedics, and police departments can secure a better and quicker response. When an evacuation alert is activated, the relevant authorities are contacted straight away. Security officers can play the role of the emergency responders' eyes and ears prior to their arrival on the scene. When examining reputable security services companies in California, they often conduct joint training exercises with city services. This approach enables all parties to become familiar with each other's systems and expectations. Such collaboration minimizes response time and prevents procedural contradictions in situations that depend on timely action. Alarms and exits are not the only elements of safety during emergencies. Safety is about preparation, coordination, and adaptability. The specialists who manage these procedures are not merely prepared for the unlikely—they are the key to reducing its effects. Residents and business entities who engage skilled Security Services California teams embrace order, reinforcement, and tranquility. TIME BUSINESS NEWS
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Geopolitical upheaval tops new shipping concerns survey
For the second year in a row, political instability remains at the forefront of maritime concerns, a reflection of the geopolitical tremors resonating through the globe, according to a new industry survey. The 2024-2025 Maritime Barometer Report released by the International Chamber of Shipping paints a stark picture: with over 70 national elections impacting half the world's population in 2024, the repercussions for maritime operations are profound. As the survey indicates, maritime leaders consistently rank political instability as the top risk, driven by the persistent winds of global conflict and economic upheaval. Emanuele Grimaldi, ICS Chairman, who also heads his family's namesake shipping empire, underscores the gravity of the situation. 'This geopolitical instability is reshaping our operating environments, creating cautious and uncertain commercial landscapes,' Grimaldi said in a preface to the sentiment is echoed across the industry, where a lack of confidence in handling political volatility continues to plague decision-makers, as highlighted by contrasting polls showcasing a drop in industry confidence. Contributing to this volatility are significant policy shifts, particularly from the United States. Recent tariffs and trade investigations exacerbate existing tensions, complicating the global supply chain and challenging the shipping sector's adaptability. The complexity of these dynamics is not lost on maritime executives, who are increasingly turning to Trade Disruption Insurance (TDI) to mitigate uncertain trade outcomes, reflecting a pragmatic yet cautious approach to an unpredictable political concerns, cyber-attacks have consolidated their place as a critical threat. The digital backbone of maritime operations is under siege, with state-sponsored entities increasingly exploiting vulnerabilities. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has voiced 'grave concern,' alongside warnings from the U.S. Government Accountability Office about urgent cybersecurity vulnerabilities. ICS survey data corroborates these apprehensions, ranking cyber-attacks as the second-highest risk. Allianz's 2025 Risk Barometer further cements this position, portraying a landscape rife with cyber-crime and IT network disruptions. For maritime leaders, fortifying digital infrastructures and nurturing a culture of cybersecurity awareness across all levels of the workforce is not just prudent, it's essential. An increasing administrative burden looms large as one of the top risks identified in this year's report. This escalation is attributed to a swirl of regulatory changes that shipowners must navigate. From European Union emissions trading schemes to IMO carbon intensity indicators, the regulatory landscape is dense and unyielding. Although there is a noted dip in confidence, there's also a recognition among maritime stakeholders of the critical need to streamline compliance processes. At the same time, barriers to trade continue to loom, intertwined with political and regulatory complexities. The dual pressures of protectionist policies and shifting trade alliances are forcing maritime leaders to reevaluate strategies and fortify supply chains against emerging disruptions. These barriers, though not new, have gained renewed relevance in the face of potential trade wars and economic nationalism — challenges the maritime industry must adeptly the industry stands on the precipice of a green transformation, decarbonization efforts are gaining momentum, albeit cautiously. The report highlights a commitment to sustainability, with maritime leaders expressing mixed sentiments towards the viability of alternative fuels. While liquefied natural gas (LNG), heavy fuel oil (HFO) with abatement technology, and biofuels emerge as frontrunners, alternative solutions such as methanol and ammonia are gradually gaining ground. The ICS findings reveal a precarious balance between the allure of tried-and-tested fuel options and the promise of innovative green technologies. Methanol and ammonia offer enticing possibilities, yet concerns over infrastructure and safety remain hurdles to their widespread adoption. Nonetheless, shifts toward cleaner fuels signal a promising trajectory, albeit one contingent on sustained regulatory support and financial investment. Climate concerns remain a constant undercurrent in maritime planning, woven deeply into the industry's decision-making process. While leaders acknowledge the sector's environmental impact, tapping into sustainable practices presents a combination of challenges and opportunities. The ICS survey delineates a hopeful yet guarded stance: that confidence towards handling green regulations is growing, even as the specter of mixed public funding damps some enthusiasm. Technological advances and regulatory progress at forums like the IMO's Marine Environment Protection Committee offer glimmers of optimism. Likewise, greater collaboration between public and private sectors could galvanize the needed leap toward sustainable maritime practices, echoing the sentiments of many surveyed industry stakeholders. The report delivers a holistic portrayal of an industry poised at a crossroads. Political instability, cyber threats, regulatory pressures, and the drive for sustainability converge to present both formidable challenges and unprecedented opportunities for change. Industry collaboration and a collective push for resilient frameworks are more vital than ever, shaping the course for a maritime future that is greener, safer, and more adaptable to an ever-changing world ecosystem. Said Grimaldi, 'Above all, collaboration and communication are key.' Find more articles by Stuart Chirls peak coming as trans-Pacific container rates double Retailers see cargo surge coming WATCH: Four crew missing after container ship explosion off coast of India Trac Intermodal preps 200K chassis for China container surge The post Geopolitical upheaval tops new shipping concerns survey appeared first on FreightWaves.
