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Waikato District Health Board cyberattack: Cancer hub out of action in chaotic aftermath

Major cyber attack on New Zealand's Waikato District Health Board disrupts cancer treatment, prompting national emergency.

By RNZ • 5 min read • Thu, 2nd Dec 2021

Risk & Compliance

Aotearoa's cyber skills shortage: The tug-of-war between talent supply & demand

Like any balance of supply and demand, there's a frustrating gap between what graduates are taught and what the market needs.

By Sara Barker • 11 min read • Wed, 1st Dec 2021

Government

Qual IT launches new graduate program to combat growing IT skill shortage

Qual IT NZ has announced the launch of its new graduate program in a bid to combat the country's growing IT skills shortage.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Dec 2021

Digital Transformation

New chief technology security officer for Qualys ANZ

Qualys appoints Rahn Wakeley as Chief Technology Security Officer for Australia and New Zealand, focusing on digital transformations.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Nov 2021

Data Protection

The GDPR and NZ: Why this relationship is so important to the future of data privacy in Aotearoa

In 2018, a new unprecedented data privacy law took the EU and, by association, the rest of the world by storm.

By Mitchell Hageman • 7 min read • Mon, 29th Nov 2021

Blockchain

Visa saves Kiwi businesses $88 million with AI-powered security

Visa's AI solution has prevented $88m in fraud for New Zealand businesses in the past year, according to the company.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Nov 2021

Phishing

Cybersecurity experts urge caution as phishing attacks surge

With holiday sales season near, phishing attacks surge in New Zealand. Experts urge vigilance against scams, stressing caution with online deals.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Nov 2021

Phishing

Shoppers warned against scams ahead of Black Friday, holiday shopping season

Almost a fifth of New Zealanders have experienced a scam while shopping online, with the number expected to rise during Black Friday.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Nov 2021

Email Security

It's Fraud Awareness Week: How you can steer clear of scams and fraud

Netsafe reports 86% rise in identity fraud and 37% increase in investment fraud in New Zealand, sparking concern over online safety.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Nov 2021

Security Information and Event Management

Advantage first NZ MSSP to achieve LogRhythm Security Services Authorisation

Advantage becomes first company in New Zealand and second in Australia to achieve Security Services Authorisation from cybersecurity firm LogRhythm.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Nov 2021

Cybersecurity

NZ information security award finalists revealed

iSANZ Awards finalists revealed, showcasing the best of New Zealand's cybersecurity sector. Winners to be announced in February 2022.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Nov 2021

Partner Programmes

Microsoft NZ Partner Awards 2021: The finalists are announced

The Microsoft New Zealand Partner Awards are coming up again — and Microsoft has kick-started the fanfare today with an official announcement of the finalists.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Nov 2021

Ministry of Health

Auckland-based firm MATTR to develop My Vaccine Pass for MoH

New Zealand's Ministry of Health has selected Auckland-based MATTR to build its My Vaccine Pass system, as vaccine passes become mandatory worldwide.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Nov 2021

Data Protection

New Zealanders unaware of common cyber scams, not taking basic precautions

Most New Zealanders are unaware of common cyber security risks while working from home, according to the latest Unisys Security Index.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 4th Nov 2021

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

Application Security

Auldhouse significantly expands cybersecurity training offerings

Auldhouse set to become one of New Zealand's leading cybersecurity training providers, gaining official rights to the world's top cybersecurity certifications.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Nov 2021

Partner Programmes

Interview: Advantage MD Brad Pearpoint talks managed security in NZ

Advantage, a New Zealand IT company, has thrived for over 37 years by evolving its services to meet changing cyber threats including managed security.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Tue, 2nd Nov 2021