The digital security semi-annual update 3Q2018 provides a snapshot of market trends in automation, AI/ML and quantum, M&A activity and investment (looking at top deals and funding rounds), tech maturity in IT & OT security, disruptive threats, and guidance for IoT deployers. The update also includes insights from ABI Research reports published in the last half year on Embedded Security & Digital Authentication (secure MCU shipments) and Cybersecurity for Smart Utilities (global cybersecurity spending on power & water grids). Companies mentioned include Crowd strike, Tanium, General Dynamics, Cisco, Thomas Bravo, RELX, BlackRock, Splunk, Oracle, VMWare and McAfee, among others.