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NZ's best in cyber security recognised at 2015 iSANZ Awards
Cybersecurity

NZ's best in cyber security recognised at 2015 iSANZ Awards

NZ's information security community gathered at the 2015 iSANZ Awards last night, to celebrate the achievements of those working in cyber security.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Dec 2015
Passwords out, new mobile ID methods taking off
Unified Communications

Passwords out, new mobile ID methods taking off

Data theft is continuing to spur on the mobile identification market, and will generate an additional $700m for mobile network operators by 2020.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Dec 2015
Using real-time analytics to dynamically assure network services
Network Infrastructure

Using real-time analytics to dynamically assure network services

Real-time analytics prevent network disruptions, like those seen during Adele's Hello release, ensuring stable home security services.

By Chris Purdy • 5 min read • Tue, 8th Dec 2015
Allied Telesis brings its next-generation firewall to NZ market
Cybersecurity

Allied Telesis brings its next-generation firewall to NZ market

It'll be interesting to see if Allied Telesis can transition its success in New Zealand in the switching category into the security space.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Dec 2015
Cyber security: do CEOs need to step up?
Cybersecurity

Cyber security: do CEOs need to step up?

Less than half of CEOs worldwide are fully prepared for a future cyber event, according to a new study from KPMG International.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Dec 2015
NZ in danger of becoming a 'cyber dinosaur'
Cybersecurity

NZ in danger of becoming a 'cyber dinosaur'

New Zealand businesses face cyber dinosaur fate if information sharing hubs not established, warns Institute of Directors.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 7th Dec 2015
$1 for an iPhone? You're dreaming
Email Security

$1 for an iPhone? You're dreaming

According to NetSafe, New Zealanders are questioning if advertisements offering the latest iPhone for a buck are too good to be true.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Dec 2015
Blue Coat and Dimension Data team up: Target cloud web security space
Unified Communications

Blue Coat and Dimension Data team up: Target cloud web security space

Blue Coat Systems partners with Dimension Data to deliver global managed cloud web security service to enterprise customers.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Dec 2015
Technologies to change how we connect with the digital world
Cybersecurity

Technologies to change how we connect with the digital world

AVG Technologies predicts that artificial intelligence and encryption will be major factors in online security in 2016.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 4th Dec 2015
Cyber security evasion techniques will escalate in 2016
Firewalls

Cyber security evasion techniques will escalate in 2016

Internet of Things (IoT) and cloud will dominate cyber security in 2016, say researchers from Fortinet's threat research division.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Dec 2015
Four arrested in email phishing scam
Phishing

Four arrested in email phishing scam

Detective Inspector Stu Graham encourages all computer users to protect themselves by making themselves familiar with the various types of scams.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Dec 2015
Principals obligated to protect student data
Data Protection

Principals obligated to protect student data

Schools in New Zealand are being urged to switch from installed servers to cloud solutions to protect student data from hackers.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Dec 2015
Top 10 security threats for 2016
Wearables

Top 10 security threats for 2016

Check Point is anticipating the next wave of threats, hoping organisations can stay ahead of the evolving tactics of cybercriminals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Dec 2015
Don't let cyber criminals take you down this holiday season
Data Loss Prevention

Don't let cyber criminals take you down this holiday season

Employees must stay vigilant during the holiday season as cyber criminals remain active, according to BAE Systems Applied Intelligence.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Dec 2015
Cyber security could come to affect your credit rating
Fintech

Cyber security could come to affect your credit rating

When it comes to credit analysis, eventually cyber threats will be seen in a similar vein as other extraordinary event risks, such as natural disaster.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2015
No confidence in detecting sophisticated cyber attacks
Cybersecurity

No confidence in detecting sophisticated cyber attacks

88% of firms fear their cyber defenses fall short, EY global survey reveals urgent need for better cyber security.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2015
User credentials main reason for security breaches, says expert
Cybersecurity

User credentials main reason for security breaches, says expert

Compromised user credentials are the new normal, says Centrify, urging businesses to adopt measures to protect against cyber threats.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Nov 2015
How much do you value your digital life?
Storage

How much do you value your digital life?

Data loss has taken on a whole new meaning as people entirely store prized possessions such as photos, music and personal documents in digital formats.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Nov 2015
Duo brings Bit9 + Carbon Black security to Kiwi resellers
Endpoint Protection

Duo brings Bit9 + Carbon Black security to Kiwi resellers

Duo NZ has inked a deal to distribute next-generation endpoint security vendor Bit9 + Carbon Black's offerings in New Zealand.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Nov 2015