Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) stories - Page 1
New Zealand agencies issue security guidance for tech start-ups
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New Zealand's security agencies have issued guidance for emerging tech firms, addressing risks from foreign-state actors amid rising cyber threats.
New Zealand completes cyber security review after IPAC threats
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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New Zealand’s NCSC has reviewed its practices following cyber threats against IPAC members, highlighting the need for broader, more comprehensive cyber security measures.
Kiwi intelligence agencies welcome human rights compliance review
Fri, 5th Jul 2024
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NZSIS and GCSB are welcoming an IGIS review on Human Rights Risk Assessments with open arms, highlighting a need for enhanced oversight and compliance.
NCSC's Malware Free Network disrupts 10 million cyber threats
Thu, 4th Jul 2024
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malware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
The National Cyber Security Centre’s Malware Free Network has thwarted 10 million cyber threats, safeguarding New Zealand organisations and individuals from online harm.
New Zealand's NCSC briefs IPAC on potential cyber attacks
Fri, 10th May 2024
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online safety
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New Zealand's National Cyber Security Centre is conducting a review into reported attacks on Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China members.
6% more state-sponsored attacks this year, says NCSC report
Thu, 15th Dec 2022
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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The GCSB's NCSC has released its annual Cyber Threat Report, highlighting the impact of global competition and cyber defence capabilities.
Kordia poaches new GM from NZ gov spy agency
Fri, 18th Nov 2022
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secops
Kordia appoints Hamish Beaton as GM of Cyber Security Advisory, overseeing a team of skilled consultants providing advisory services to clients.
NCSC feed: Advantage adds a local flavour to international security solution
Thu, 1st Sep 2022
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With so many people working from home, the corporate firewall has less relevance when it comes to protecting roaming users.
NCSC advisory highlights poor security configurations
Wed, 18th May 2022
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The GCSB's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has released a cyber security advisory identifying commonly exploited controls and practices.
The dark web in Aotearoa: Is it as bad as we think?
Wed, 27th Apr 2022
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cybersecurity
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dark web
Encountering the term 'dark web' might bring thoughts of criminal activity and harmful behaviour to mind, but what exactly is it, and is it all bad?.
Advantage offers increased benefits with NCSC partnership
Tue, 22nd Mar 2022
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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Advantage has announced that it has partnered with the National Cyber Security Centre’s (NCSC’s) Malware Free Networks (MFN) service.
GCSB urges key businesses to expect cyber attacks, protect supply chains
Mon, 21st Mar 2022
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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advanced persistent threat protection
GCSB warns New Zealand businesses of cyber threats, teams up with Microsoft and Amazon Web Services on security templates.
GCSB updates NZISM for first time since September 2020
Mon, 28th Feb 2022
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quantum computing
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
The New Zealand Information Security Manual (NZISM) has released important information in its latest update, Version 3.5.
NCSC joins data breach service in government programme
Fri, 18th Feb 2022
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breach prevention
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has become part of the data breach service Have I Been Pwned’s (HIBP) government programme.
Mobile madness: Unpacking the business and personal risks of digital mobile in Aotearoa
Thu, 27th Jan 2022
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ddos
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endpoint protection
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risk & compliance
Should Kiwis practice better smartphone security, and are they one swipe or tap away from a colossal data breach?.
NCSC expands Malware Free Networks service to NZ cybersecurity providers
Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
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malware
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
National Cyber Security Centre expands Malware Free Networks capabilities for private sector cybersecurity providers.
Does New Zealand have a chief information security officer?
Wed, 27th Oct 2021
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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gcsb
What’s the equivalent role in the government? Who holds it? And how does the position help protect New Zealand’s digital integrity?.
The who’s who of NZ’s government & public cybersecurity agencies
Thu, 30th Sep 2021
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cybersecurity
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government
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From government agencies to public initiatives, here's an inside look at who protects New Zealand's digital landscape from cyber threats.
GCSB names recipients of Women in STEM scholarships
Tue, 2nd Feb 2021
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GCSB awards Women in STEM scholarships to three recipients, supporting their careers in science and technology.
Spark picks Samsung as partner to roll out 5G in NZ
Fri, 6th Mar 2020
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Spark and Samsung have been working on network innovation since last year, starting with 5G trials throughout the country.