Tumeryk Partners with Cloud Security Alliance

Posted in Commentary with tags on June 8, 2026 by itnerd

Tumeryk today announced a strategic collaboration with Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), joining the organization’s newly launched RiskRubric ecosystem as an official AI risk assessment and scoring provider. As part of the collaboration, Tumeryk CEO Rohit Valia co-authored the RiskRubric v2 Concept Paper and collaborated on the framework’s updated scoring methodology. It also announced the beta of its

AI Trust Score™ for RiskRubric v2, available at https://studio.tmryk.com

The announcement marks a significant milestone in the evolution of enterprise AI governance as organizations seek objective, evidence-based methods for evaluating the security, reliability, safety, privacy, and trustworthiness of increasingly autonomous AI agents and MCP servers.

Advancing the Industry Standard for AI Risk Assessment

Cloud Security Alliance’s RiskRubric framework was introduced to provide organizations with a structured, evidence-based method for assessing AI technologies. RiskRubric v2 expands that vision significantly, moving beyond standalone AI models to evaluate modern AI ecosystems that include AI agents, Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, and autonomous systems.

Tumeryk played a key role in developing the RiskRubric v2 scoring model and the underlying concept framework, helping shape how AI systems are evaluated across six foundational trust pillars:

  • Security
  • Privacy
  • Reliability
  • Safety 
  • Transparency
  • Excessive Agency

The updated framework reflects the rapidly evolving AI threat landscape and introduces a new focus on autonomous behavior, agentic systems, and governance requirements emerging from regulations such as the EU AI Act, NIST AI Risk Management Framework, ISO 42001, and other global standards.

Official Scanner for RiskRubric v2 Assessments

As part of the partnership, Tumeryk’s AI Trust Score Scanner has been integrated into the RiskRubric ecosystem as an official assessment and scoring platform.

The scanner uses automated evidence-based testing to evaluate AI models, agents, and AI services across a dozen risk dimensions, including prompt injection, jailbreak resistance, privacy leakage, bias, hallucinations, transparency, reliability, and agentic boundary violations.

Assessment results are translated into a quantitative AI Trust Score and detailed pillar-level ratings, providing organizations with a repeatable method for benchmarking and monitoring AI systems over time.

Alongside the partnership, Tumeryk is launching the beta of its AI Trust Score Assessment Service for RiskRubric, enabling enterprises, AI developers, technology vendors, and regulators to generate CSA RiskRubric-aligned evaluations of their AI systems.

The service provides:

  • Comprehensive RiskRubric v2 assessments
  • AI Trust Scores and benchmark reports
  • Workforce AI security
  • Agentic AI governance
  • Audit-ready documentation for regulatory and compliance requirements

Organizations can use the service to evaluate foundation models, AI copilots, autonomous agents, and enterprise AI applications before deployment and throughout their operational lifecycle.

As AI systems become more autonomous and deeply integrated into critical business processes, organizations face increasing pressure to understand and manage AI risk.

Through its partnership with CSA, contributions to RiskRubric v2, and launch of the AI Trust Score Assessment Service, Tumeryk is helping establish the infrastructure needed for transparent, measurable, and trustworthy AI governance.

The RiskRubric v2 platform and scanner ecosystem are scheduled to launch later this year.

Roku Launches New Soccer Zone in Canada

Posted in Commentary with tags on June 8, 2026 by itnerd

Today, Roku announced the launch of its new Soccer Zone, a dedicated destination that brings live matches and related content together in one place, as Canada prepares to co-host the world’s biggest soccer tournament alongside the United States and Mexico.

The Soccer Zone includes full access to this summer’s live soccer matches available through subscriptions to TSN, RDS, and Crave, in one simple, centralized hub on Roku devices. Fans can also stay up to date with a dynamic scoreboard covering all matches, alongside a leaderboard tracking the tournament’s top goal scorers. Built for a streaming-first audience, the Soccer Zone shows where matches are available across supported apps, so that fans can focus on watching soccer, not searching for it.

Beyond live coverage, the Soccer Zone curates a selection of soccer-related films, series, and documentaries, giving fans more ways to engage with both the tournament and the sport.

The Soccer Zone will be available on all existing and new Roku players, Roku TV models, and Roku Smart Projectors in Canada. Viewers can access it directly from the Roku Home Screen menu, as well as through featured placements on the Home Screen and within the What to Watch destination, ensuring the next game is always within easy reach.

Ericsson and Epiroc expand alliance to accelerate mining automation and digital transformation

Posted in Commentary with tags on June 8, 2026 by itnerd

As industrial enterprises increasingly turn to digitalization to enhance safety, productivity, and sustainability, Ericsson and Epiroc are evolving their global relationship to accelerate this transformation within the mining sector. The companies are expanding their longstanding relationship into a broader go to market alliance designed to help mining companies accelerate automation, digitalization, and operational transformation.

Under the agreement, Epiroc, a leading productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, will offer Ericsson’s robust LTE and 5G connectivity solutions as part of its comprehensive digital portfolio for both surface and underground mines. This integrated approach makes it easier for mining customers to deploy secure and high-performing wireless networks, laying the foundational layer for scaling automation, remote operations, and predictive maintenance. By combining Ericsson’s technology leadership with Epiroc’s deep domain expertise and global footprint, the partnership addresses the growing demand for connected, resilient operational technology (OT) ecosystems.

Epiroc is empowered to further its position as a performance partner, supporting its customers by seamlessly integrating the Ericsson Private 5G solution with its own digital offerings, including telematics, vendor-agnostic remote-control solutions, and systems for situational awareness and collision avoidance.

The agreement builds on a collaboration established in 2018, when Epiroc and Ericsson signed a cooperation agreement to explore how LTE and 5G technologies could be applied in mining operations.

For more information about Ericsson’s mining solutions and technology, visit Epiroc | Mining Partnership | Ericsson

Mazda recommends E15 gasoline blend  

Posted in Commentary with tags on June 5, 2026 by itnerd

Several jurisdictions in Canada have enacted regulations that require fuel suppliers to meet increasingly stringent environmental standards, which has resulted in the deployment of gasoline with ethanol blended up to 15% by volume (“E15”) as of January 1, 2026.

E15 is safe to use in all Mazda SKYACTIV models going back to the 2013 CX-5. While Mazda recommends the use of gasoline blended with no more than 10% ethanol (“E10”) when possible, if E10 is not available, gasoline with ethanol blends up to 15% (“E15”) is supported and will not damage the vehicle when applicable fuel-quality standards are met.

So to recap, use E10 where possible. But if it is not possible, use E15 if there’s no other choice

Hisense Brings Fans Closer to the Game with the FIFA World Cup 2026 Fan Festival

Posted in Commentary with tags on June 5, 2026 by itnerd

Fans of the Beautiful Game can get immersed in the action of the FIFA World Cup 26™ at the interactive FIFA Fan Festival, presented by Hisense.

The technology-driven experience offers soccer fans a hands-on way to engage with the World Cup through various games, interactive content and premium product showcases. Running over 22 days between June 10th and July 19th at Fort York, the FIFA Fan Festival is a high-energy exhibit that invites guests to move through multiple stations and participate in gameplay that blends sport, entertainment and innovation.

The FIFA Fan Festival will include several Hisense zones where fans can get hands-on with the game:

  • The Champion Frame — Built around Hisense’s massive 116UX RGB MiniLED television, fans stand in front of the 116-inch screen and AI-powered motions capture lets them recreate iconic FIFA World Cup moments in real time, generating their own player card and digital content based on their performance.
  • Football Darts — FIFA’s iconic ball becomes a dart in this fun game. Participants kick a ball toward an oversized dart board to score points and earn prizes. Highest points with a single kick have a chance to win a “match ticket.”
  • Whack-a-Mole Football Edition — When the soccer ball randomly flashes, guests try to react quickly and tap the button; successfully capturing the lit moment to score points. Within the limited time, the one who hits the most footballs wins.
  • Table Football — A barroom classic table football game allowing two to four players to square off against each other.

The FIFA Fan Festival is designed as a continuous loop, allowing fans to move smoothly from station to station. The FIFA Fan Festival forms part of Hisense Canada’s broader commitment to enhancing how fans experience the world’s game, both in-person and through its portfolio of premium display technologies.

Admission is free, but fans must register in advance through Ticketmaster – please click HERE.

Hisense Canada is giving Canadians even more reason to cheer this summer with its “Win With Canada” promotion, running now through June 23. Consumers who purchase an eligible product can receive a guaranteed $150 rebate, with cashback increasing based on Team Canada’s performance at the FIFA World Cup 2026™ — $200 back if Canada scores a goal, $400 if Canada wins a game, $600 if Canada advances past the group stage and $1,000 if Canada pulls off a win in the knockout round. Learn more at winwithcanada.ca.

For more information, please visit hisense-canada.com

Anubis Gang Claims MS Singing River Health System With Graphic Proof Pack 

Posted in Commentary with tags on June 4, 2026 by itnerd

Comparitech is reporting that the cybercriminal group Anubis today claimed responsibility for a data breach at Singing River Health System in Jackson County, MS. Singing River last month notified 53,888 people of a December 2025 data breach that compromised names, SSNs, bank account info, medical info, health insurance info, treatment and diagnostic info, and more. 

Commenting on this news is Rebecca Moody, Head of Data Research at Comparitech: 

“Anubis’s proof pack for this claim is a disturbing one, with intimate and graphic images of patients and their surgeries/injuries. This just serves as a stark reminder of the level these cybercriminals will stoop to in order to try to secure a ransom payment. While we don’t know whether or not Singing River negotiated with Anubis or not, the fact that Anubis has come forward just as SRHS has started issuing notifications suggests negotiations could have failed and Anubis is carrying out its threat.”

Mark my words. This is the first of many attacks that we will see from Anubis. The proof pack is the big hint that there is more to come.

May Ransomware Attacks: Education on the Rise and Healthcare on the Decline

Posted in Commentary with tags on June 4, 2026 by itnerd

Comparitech researchers published a new study looking at all tracked ransomware attacks in the month of May 2026. According to the findings, attacks increased by just over three percent since April, but remained relatively low compared to the previous months of the year. 

Interestingly, it was found that attacks on the education sector increased significantly from April (up by 54%), while helathcare providers and utilities companies saw the largest decline in attacks (down 21% and 29% respectively).

Key findings for May 2026 include: 

  • 661 attacks in total — 48 confirmed attacks (confirmed by the entity involved)
  • The most prolific ransomware gangs were Qilin (97), The Gentlemen (71), and DragonForce (51)
  • Qilin had the most confirmed attacks (9), followed by The Gentlemen (4) and INC (3)
  • Nearly 115 TB of data was stolen across all of these attacks
  • The US saw the most attacks (272), followed by Canada (31), the United Kingdom (28), and Germany (26)

Additionally, Rebecca Moody, Head of Data Research at Comparitech, commented: 

“While we should take some comfort in the fact that attack figures remained low(er) again in May, it’s important to remember that these figures are still incredibly high, particularly when compared to previous years. Furthermore, this slight reprieve isn’t being witnessed across all sectors and illustrates how hackers are often targeting specific sectors at certain times. For example, May saw a spike in the number of attacks being carried out in the education sector. This may not be a coincidence. As schools and teachers look forward to the holidays, hackers likely see this as a great opportunity to worm their way in while everyone’s starting to unwind and maybe isn’t as focused as usual.”

For full details, including a breakdown of most prolific ransomware gangs, the countries most targeted, and some of the most stand-out ransomware attacks of the month, the research can be read here: https://www.comparitech.com/news/ransomware-roundup-may-2026/

Rogers Ranked Canada’s Best 5G+ Network

Posted in Commentary with tags on June 4, 2026 by itnerd

Rogers Communications today announced that it has once again been ranked the best and most reliable 5G+ network by umlaut.

Umlaut is a global leader in independent network performance benchmarking. The ranking is based on umlaut’s Mobile Certificate and Audit Report, which show Rogers wireless customers enjoy the best network performance in the country.

In addition to being awarded the “Best in Test” wireless benchmark award for the eighth straight year, Rogers scored the top performance in voice, data and reliability for wireless networks.  Rogers has led on umlaut’s most reliable wireless network ranking since it was first introduced in 2021.

5G+ is the latest 5G technology, delivered through mid-band spectrum. Rogers 5G+ is powered by 3800 MHz and 3500 MHz spectrum, providing customers with faster speeds and more capacity. This mid-band spectrum complements Rogers 600 MHz low-band 5G spectrum, creating consistent and reliable 5G coverage.

Radiant Logic Extends its Identity Visibility and Intelligence Platform (IVIP) to the Agentic Enterprise with Continuous, Real-Time Risk Scoring

Posted in Commentary with tags on June 4, 2026 by itnerd

Radiant Logic today announced new agentic AI capabilities that establish the company as the only platform-agnostic authority that inventories, continuously scores risk, and controls AI agents across every ecosystem, regardless of where they were built, who built them, or what platform they run on. The platform observes agent behavior in real time, recalculates per-agent risk as posture, privilege, and context change, and triggers remediation before the blast radius compounds.

As organizations adopt AI agents at scale, security leaders face a Three-Identity Problem: the simultaneous challenge of governing employees, the digital workloads they rely on and the AI agents now acting on their behalf. Unlike prior waves of identity, AI agents chain all three together, and that chain often outlives the employee who created it. When an owner changes roles or leaves, the agent keeps running, its accumulated access persists, and accountability disappears. This Uncontrolled Inheritance Chain is one of the fastest-emerging blind spots in enterprise security.

Compounding the problem is platform fragmentation. Every major hyperscaler is building a native agent registry, and none federates across the others. Enterprises running agents on three or more platforms have no unified view of what exists, who owns it or what it can reach.

The release extends Radiant Logic’s proven Unify → Observe → Act framework to AI agents through three capabilities:

  • Complete Agent Visibility —Inventories every AI agent across the enterprise as an authoritative record; captures configuration, approved LLM engine and accessible resources; renders the relationship graph of agent-to-agent, agent-to-tool and agent-to-data dependencies; and links every agent to its human owner and the workloads it has accumulated.
  • Security Posture Assessment — Validates configuration hygiene, detects stale and orphaned agents; analyzes privilege against the agent’s purpose; and produces a continuous, per-agent risk score that updates in real time as configuration, privilege, ownership, and behavior change, with a prioritized remediation path consistent with Radiant Logic’s operating principle for agentic security: AI recommends, humans approve, systems enforce
  • Vendor-Neutral, Cross-Platform Coverage — Federates across the leading agentic AI frameworks in use today, providing one source of truth without rip-and-replace; interoperates with existing identity, governance and access programs through the Shared Signals Framework, preserving prior investment.

Radiant Logic will demonstrate the new agentic AI identity security capabilities at Identiverse 2026, June 15–18, Booth #401. The agenda includes:

  • Keynote: “The Three Identity Problem: Surviving the Chaotic Era,” John Pritchard, CEO, June 16, 8:30 a.m., Oceanside Room.
  • Masterclass: “Identity Always Tattles: Detecting Attacks in Real Time Through the Lens of Identity Observability,” Anders Askåsen and Paul Dant, Radiant Logic, June 16, 11:40 a.m., Breakers J.
  • Sponsored session: “AI Agents Are Digital Workers: Start Governing Them Like It,” Akshay Srinivas Rajanbabu, Radiant Logic, June 16, 4:30 p.m.
  • Sponsored session featuring Customer Insights: “Reimagining IAM: Identity Data as the Engine of Zero Trust,” with AdventHealth, June 17, 2:35 p.m.

Attendees can register at events.identiverse.com/2026/register using code IDV26-RADIANT20 for a discount. An on-demand pre-event webinar, “Identities Under Attack: How Adversaries Exploit the Human–Machine–Agent Divide,” is available now.

To learn more, visit: What is Agentic AI Identity Security

 [JP3]At this point I’d lean into IVIP.

 [JP4]Radiant Logic, a pioneer of the Identity Data Fabric and a leader in Identity Security Posture Management (ISPM), today announced new agentic AI capabilities that establish the company as the only platform-agnostic authority that inventories, continuously scores risk, and controls AI agents across every ecosystem, regardless of where they were built, who built them, or what platform they run on. The platform observes agent behavior in real time, recalculates per-agent risk as posture, privilege, and context change, and triggers remediation before the blast radius compounds.

 [BV5]Should we bolster this quote and the 10:1 ratio with some of the other stats in the Message House –  90% of Fortune 500 have active agent initiatives, 75% cite governance as deployment blocker, 5+ fragmented registries?

If so, here’s an idea:

“Twenty years ago, enterprises had dozens of user directories and no unified view, and we built the platform that solved it. Today, they face a similar challenge with five fragmented agentic registries covering roughly 70% of the market and none of which federates across the others. We’re solving it again, on the same vendor-neutral foundation, for the agentic identity class that will outnumber humans 10 to 1 by 2027.”

 [BV6]80%+ Of the Fortune 500 are deploying active AI agents in production*

*Microsoft Cyber Pulse, Feb 2026 — first-party telemetry, Copilot Studio + Agent Builder, Nov 2025

 [BV7]Will Identiverse registration will still be open when this press release goes out?

Governor Abbott Appoints Five To Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee

Posted in Commentary with tags on June 3, 2026 by itnerd

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Victor Fishman, Ph.D. and Lin Zhou, Ph.D. to the Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee for terms set to expire on January 31, 2027. Governor Abbott also appointed Richard “Ross” Coffman for a term set to expire on January 31, 2029, and appointed John Josephakis and Jeff Prevost, Ph.D. for terms set to expire on January 31, 2031. The Initiative will develop a strategic plan for the promotion of the quantum economy in this state.

Victor Fishman, Ph.D. of Allen is the executive director of the Texas Research Alliance. He is a board member on the Dallas Innovation Alliance and the North Texas Innovation Alliance and a member of the National Defense Industrial Association. He is a veteran of the Vietnam war, having served in the U.S. Army Ordnance Corps. Fishman received a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University of Miami, a Master of Science in Chemistry from Clemson University, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry from The University of Texas (UT) at Austin.

Lin Zhou, Ph.D. of Lubbock is the vice president, chief information officer, and executive director for AI and Quantum Computing at Texas Tech University. He is a founding member of the Texas Quantum Summit and serves on the board of directors for the Lonestar Education and Research Network. Additionally, he is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) by the Project Management Institute and served on the Texas Department of Information Resources State Strategic Plan Advisory Committee. Zhou received a Bachelor of Science in Physics from Nanjing University and a Doctor of Philosophy in Physics from the University of Glasgow.

Richard “Ross” Coffman of Austin is the president of Forward Edge AI. He received an Honorable Discharge from the United States Army. Coffman received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Government from Centre College, a Master of Business Administration from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and he completed a National Security Fellowship at the Harvard Kennedy School.

John Josephakis of Dallas is a global vice president at NVIDIA. Josephakis received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from UT Austin with a minor in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Business Administration in Finance from St. Edwards University.

Jeff Prevost, Ph.D. of San Antonio is an associate professor at UT San Antonio where he currently serves as a vice president for the Cyber Manufacturing Innovation Institute as well as the executive director for the Open Cloud Institute. He is a founding member of the Texas Quantum Summit and represents UT San Antonio on the UT System Quantum Planning Committee. He is a senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Prevost received a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Texas A&M University and a Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering from UT San Antonio.