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CROW rallies Kiwi students as the NZ Cyber Security Challenge gets closer

The New Zealand Cyber Security Challenge aims to engage students and promote a career in cybersecurity, with unfilled jobs set to reach 1.5 million by 2019.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Mar 2017

Firewalls

Weekly NZ security roundup: RedShield, Palo Alto Networks, non-malware attacks and firewalls

NZ's cyber-front tackles evolving threats: Insights on non-malware attacks, innovative defenses like Palo Alto's tech, and data breach laws.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Mar 2017

Cybersecurity

Waikato Uni student presents cybersecurity research to Tongan IT experts

The University of Waikato has sent a student to present a cyber security thesis to more than 20 information system personnel in Tonga.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Feb 2017

Cloud Security

NZ on the global stage as Hamilton set to host to major cybersecurity forum

Humble Hamilton is set to play host to international experts in April as a major cybersecurity forum comes to town.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Jan 2017

Cybersecurity

Waikato Uni cybersecurity head says new taskforce will set the country in the right direction

The UK government's Cyber Security Skills Taskforce is addressing the country's urgent need for action on the cybersecurity skills shortage.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Nov 2016

Law

Waikato law academic encourages NZ to bring legal justice online

A Waikato University law academic proposes an online court system in New Zealand, inspired by England's move to improve access to legal representation.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Oct 2016

Encryption

Waikato Uni student wins big with cyber security solution

Uni of Waikato student wins $5k for developing a more secure method for online surveys, eliminating the need for decryption of sensitive data.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Oct 2016

University of Waikato

How a Waikato Uni grad scored a job with Ernst & Young

A Waikato University graduate is making waves in Europe as a management consultant Ernst & Young, a long way from the humble plains of New Zealand.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Sep 2016

Cybersecurity

University of Waikato student wins $25,000 cyber security scholarship

A University of Waikato student has paved the way for cyber security success after winning the 2016 Sir William Gallagher Cyber Security Scholarship.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Sep 2016

Ministry of Business & Innovation

Roboshops: Unlocking curious minds in NZ

Kiwi kids code with robots as Waikato academics boost digital skillsets in schools, courtesy of 'Unlocking Curious Minds' grant.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Jul 2016

Cybersecurity

World on the brink of collapse - NZ Cyber security challenge to the rescue

Their only chance of survival now is to try and turn the tables by launching an offensive manoeuvre on the bounty hunter systems.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Jul 2016

Cybersecurity

New Zealand Cyber Security Challenge 2016 registrations open

The hunt for cyber hackers is the focus for the New Zealand Cyber Security Challenge 2016, to be held online and at the University of Waikato in July.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 18th May 2016