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NCSC joins data breach service in government programme

Fri, 18th Feb 2022
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The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has become part of the data breach service Have I Been Pwned’s (HIBP) government programme.
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Mobile madness: Unpacking the business and personal risks of digital mobile in Aotearoa

Thu, 27th Jan 2022
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Should Kiwis practice better smartphone security, and are they one swipe or tap away from a colossal data breach?.
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NCSC expands Malware Free Networks service to NZ cybersecurity providers

Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
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National Cyber Security Centre expands Malware Free Networks capabilities for private sector cybersecurity providers.
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Does New Zealand have a chief information security officer?

Wed, 27th Oct 2021
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What’s the equivalent role in the government? Who holds it? And how does the position help protect New Zealand’s digital integrity?.
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The who’s who of NZ’s government & public cybersecurity agencies

Thu, 30th Sep 2021
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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.
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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.
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Spark picks Samsung as partner to roll out 5G in NZ

Fri, 6th Mar 2020
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Spark and Samsung have been working on network innovation since last year, starting with 5G trials throughout the country.
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Huawei NZ aims to quell the scandalous rumours

Thu, 9th May 2019
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Huawei NZ’s deputy MD Andrew Bowater addresses rumours, asserting the company is staff-owned, invests significantly in NZ, and does not control telco networks.
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GCSB outlines cyber resilience tips for NZ businesses

Mon, 8th Apr 2019
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Governance, investment, readiness, and supply chain: The four key areas for good practice in cybersecurity, according to the GCSB.
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Online attackers abusing Kiwis' generosity in wake of Chch tragedy

Tue, 19th Mar 2019
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Scammers exploit Kiwis' generosity following Christchurch tragedy. CERT NZ and Westpac issue urgent alerts about donation scams and malicious emails.
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GCSB welcomes Inspector-General's report on intelligence warrants

Mon, 17th Dec 2018
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The GCSB welcomes Cheryl Gwyn's report affirming its lawful warrant systems, though differing on 'Type 1' and 'Type 2' warrant interpretations remain.
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Report finds GCSB in compliance with NZ rights

Mon, 10th Dec 2018
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For the fourth consecutive year, the GCSB has been found in compliance with New Zealand's legal and human rights standards, reports the Inspector-General.
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Huawei seeks urgent meeting with Govt about Spark 5G ban saga

Thu, 29th Nov 2018
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Huawei requests urgent meeting with New Zealand government to discuss the reasons behind its ban from working with Spark on 5G network upgrade.
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Huawei & Spark get slugged again: GCSB terminates proposed 5G network plans

Wed, 28th Nov 2018
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This afternoon the GCSB denied Spark’s proposal to deploy Huawei 5G equipment across its future Radio Access Network.
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GCSB names Women in STEM scholarship winners

Tue, 27th Nov 2018
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The GCSB has awarded three NZD $10,000 Women in STEM scholarships, aiming to boost diversity in STEM fields and reduce the gender pay gap.
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GCSB's CORTEX project scoops iSANZ Award

Thu, 15th Nov 2018
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The GCSB CORTEX cyber defence project won at the 2018 iSANZ Awards. The service detects cyber threats for New Zealand's significant organisations.
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GCSB report: NZ firms lack CISOs, human investment

Thu, 1st Nov 2018
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A GCSB report reveals that over 80% of major NZ firms lack a CISO, with significant gaps in human investment affecting overall cyber resilience.
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GCSB exposes Russia's involvement in malicious cyber attacks

Thu, 4th Oct 2018
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New Zealand and UK blame Russian government for cyber attacks on political institutions, businesses, sports bodies, and media.
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GCSB recognised for 'building trust & confidence' at IPANZ Awards

Tue, 31st Jul 2018
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Deloitte awards New Zealand's Government Communications Safety Bureau for its CORTEX cybersecurity initiative.
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GCSB expands 'Malware-Free Networks' initiative after successful pilot with Vodafone

Mon, 28th May 2018
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The Malware-Free Networks initiative was developed as part of the CORTEX initiative to build on malware detection capability provided by ISPs.