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Large cyber attack targets several government organisations
Breach Prevention

Large cyber attack targets several government organisations

New-Zealand IT MSP suffers cyber-incident, affecting government agencies. Data held by Mercury IT NZ blocked. Investigations underway.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Dec 2022
NCSC feed: Advantage adds a local flavour to international security solution
Data Loss Prevention

NCSC feed: Advantage adds a local flavour to international security solution

With so many people working from home, the corporate firewall has less relevance when it comes to protecting roaming users.

By Donovan Jackson • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Sep 2022
Could New Zealanders initiate a cyber attack from within?
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Could New Zealanders initiate a cyber attack from within?

The threat landscape is significantly increasing worldwide, and the opportunities it presents are a growing concern in Aotearoa.

By Zach Thompson • 6 min read • Fri, 27th May 2022
The path to bolstering supply chain security in New Zealand
Supply Chain

The path to bolstering supply chain security in New Zealand

Supply chain security is a matter of national security, with businesses called on to prioritize cybersecurity following high-profile attacks like SolarWinds.

By Mitchell Hageman • 7 min read • Fri, 27th May 2022
The dark web in Aotearoa: Is it as bad as we think?
Cybersecurity

The dark web in Aotearoa: Is it as bad as we think?

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?.

By Zach Thompson • 5 min read • Wed, 27th Apr 2022
How prepared is Aotearoa for a major cybersecurity breach?
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

How prepared is Aotearoa for a major cybersecurity breach?

Because of the digital world we now live in, the risk of cyber attacks means that geography is no longer enough to distance ourselves from tensions overseas.

By Zach Thompson • 9 min read • Fri, 1st Apr 2022
Advantage offers increased benefits with NCSC partnership
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Advantage offers increased benefits with NCSC partnership

Advantage has announced that it has partnered with the National Cyber Security Centre's (NCSC's) Malware Free Networks (MFN) service.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Mar 2022
GCSB updates NZISM for first time since September 2020
Quantum Computing

GCSB updates NZISM for first time since September 2020

The New Zealand Information Security Manual (NZISM) has released important information in its latest update, Version 3.5.

By Zach Thompson • 7 min read • Mon, 28th Feb 2022
NCSC warns risk of cyber attack amid Russia/Ukraine tensions
Breach Prevention

NCSC warns risk of cyber attack amid Russia/Ukraine tensions

NCSC warns NZ organisations to assess cyber security amid Russia-Ukraine tensions. NCSC joins HIBP government programme.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Feb 2022
NCSC joins data breach service in government programme
Breach Prevention

NCSC joins data breach service in government programme

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has become part of the data breach service Have I Been Pwned's (HIBP) government programme.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Feb 2022
An exclusive look at the NZ NCSC cyber crime report
Supply Chain

An exclusive look at the NZ NCSC cyber crime report

New Zealand's National Cyber Security Centre has released its Cyber Threat Report for 2020/2021, detailing major cyber incidents and trends.

By Matthew Lark • 11 min read • Mon, 13th Dec 2021
NCSC expands Malware Free Networks service to NZ cybersecurity providers
Malware

NCSC expands Malware Free Networks service to NZ cybersecurity providers

National Cyber Security Centre expands Malware Free Networks capabilities for private sector cybersecurity providers.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
What is NZ's Cyber Security Emergency Response Plan?
Cybersecurity

What is NZ's Cyber Security Emergency Response Plan?

The Cyber Security Emergency Response Plan (CSERP) is the framework that the government will use in the event of a cyber-emergency.

By Jonathan Cotton • 7 min read • Wed, 3rd Nov 2021
Does New Zealand have a Chief Information Security Officer?
Supply Chain

Does New Zealand have a Chief Information Security Officer?

What's the equivalent role in the government? Who holds it? And how does the position help protect New Zealand's digital integrity?.

By Jonathan Cotton • 9 min read • Wed, 27th Oct 2021

Global Stories

National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) stories

NCSC advisory highlights poor security configurations
Cybersecurity

NCSC advisory highlights poor security configurations

The GCSB's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has released a cyber security advisory identifying commonly exploited controls and practices.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 18th May 2022
NCSC ANZAC address highlights the importance of strong relationships for cyber threat prevention
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

NCSC ANZAC address highlights the importance of strong relationships for cyber threat prevention

NCSC Director Lisa Fong shares insight on cyber challenges and opportunities facing NZ, highlighting the importance of working with allies to tackle threats.

By Mitchell Hageman • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd May 2022
NCSC, international partners issue cyber security advisory
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

NCSC, international partners issue cyber security advisory

NCSC issues cyber security advisory with international partners, highlighting 15 most commonly exploited vulnerabilities.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Apr 2022
Kaseya ransomware attack: MSPs warned to shut down VSA servers
Malware

Kaseya ransomware attack: MSPs warned to shut down VSA servers

On Friday Kaseya shut down its SaaS servers and notified its on-premises customers to shut down their VSA servers to prevent them from being compromised.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Jul 2021