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France
Cybersecurity start-up Sekoia boosts its threat intelligence unit

The French cybersecurity start-up Sekoia, led by Freddy Milesi, is further expanding its threat intelligence unit.

Comoros islands, France, Russia
Russia's strategic new embassy in Moroni

A new Russian embassy is set to officially open in Comoros in the coming months, but its ambassador was appointed by presidential decree in early September.

UAE
Turmoil reigns within Crown Prince Khaled bin Mohammed's R&D defence ecosystem

The Technology Innovation Institute, an institution focused on creating a sovereign R&D ecosystem to support the UAE's defence sector, is undergoing serious upheaval. A power struggle within the institute's senior leadership lies at the root of this turmoil.

The Corporate Intelligence Gazette
K2, Michelin and AZ Security

Appointments, financial results, new contracts: every Wednesday, we report on events both big and small that matter in the global corporate intelligence community.

New YorkK2 acquires AI firm from Kroll-affiliated VC group

ParisEx-ANSSI official replaces former DGSE executive as Michelin's security chief

ParisAZ Security secures lucrative UAE Paris embassy contract

France
Intelligence master's course proves breeding ground for future industry pros

The Security, Defense and Strategic Intelligence Master's programme at France's elite Sciences Po Rennes university, launched ten years ago, is now firmly established. Its graduates have gone on to fill key roles in government ministries and defence companies.

The Corporate Intelligence Gazette
Changes at Orange Marine, Soitec, US spies' HR goes private

Appointments, financial results, new contracts: every Wednesday, we report on events both big and small that matter in the global corporate intelligence community.

ParisFormer Comcyber boss joins Orange Marine

WashingtonHR director for spies moves into private sector

GrenobleSemiconductor specialist Soitec seeks new security director

China, France
EU slaps sanctions on hackers linked to Chinese intelligence services

The European Union has imposed sanctions on two Chinese companies involved in cyber-espionage. One of them, I-Soon, has been under scrutiny by the US and UK authorities for the past year.

France
Palacial plans for Paris headquarters forces DGSE to scale back elsewhere

The French DGSE foreign intelligence agency has had to shelve its plans to open offices in the Bordeaux metropolitan area in the country's southwest due to lack of funds.

The Agencies' Gazette
SGDSN audited, UK Foreign Office cuts, Italy inspired by Viginum, Myanmar mercenaries, Solomon Islands compromises

Appointments, reforms and the issues at stake: every Monday, Intelligence Online serves up snippets big and small from the global intelligence community.

FranceSGDSN audit launched

United KingdomForeign Office plans drastic cuts

ItalyRome looks to France to fight foreign interference

EstoniaBook published on ex-legionnaires' adventures in Myanmar

China/AustraliaThe Solomon Islands reach middle ground in Pacific standoff

France
French cyber agency Viginum's head of ops moves to private sector

After around three years in France's fledgling agency dedicated to combating foreign disinformation, Viginum's head of operations is set to join the Finnish disinformation-fighting company Check First.

France
French court to audit SGDSN and Viginum

The Cour des Comptes is planning to carry out an audit of the SGDSN defence and national security secretariat by the end of the year.

France
Cyber specialist Seclab makes inroads in Asia, sets sights on Gulf

French company Seclab, which develops solutions to protect critical infrastructure, has recently won several contracts in Vietnam and the Philippines, and is also targeting the Arabian Peninsula.