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Puppet rolls out malware scanning feature for new modules
Malware

Puppet rolls out malware scanning feature for new modules

Puppet has announced a malware scanner feature for newly published modules on the Forge, Puppet's module marketplace.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Oct 2021
Ping Identity acquires Singular Key, extends no-code functionality
Malware

Ping Identity acquires Singular Key, extends no-code functionality

Ping Identity has acquired no-code identity specialist Singular Key to streamline integration of identity services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Sep 2021
Manufacturing sector hit hard by ransomware, but many refuse to pay out
Malware

Manufacturing sector hit hard by ransomware, but many refuse to pay out

Manufacturing and production companies are less likely to pay ransoms after being hit by ransomware, says Sophos' new report.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Sep 2021
New ransomware recovery solutions launched for public sector file storage on AWS
Malware

New ransomware recovery solutions launched for public sector file storage on AWS

Nasuni is working with Amazon Web Services to address the growing problem of ransomware in the public sector.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Sep 2021
Microsoft renews schools agreement, focus on boosting cybersecurity
EduTech

Microsoft renews schools agreement, focus on boosting cybersecurity

Microsoft New Zealand renews three-year agreement with Ministry of Education, providing schools with free cybersecurity tools.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Sep 2021
Substantial surge in hybrid and multi-cloud migration despite security concerns
Hybrid Cloud

Substantial surge in hybrid and multi-cloud migration despite security concerns

Despite cybersecurity concerns, Equinix finds a significant year-on-year leap in companies planning to move business-critical applications to the cloud.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Sep 2021
The who's who of NZ's government & public cybersecurity agencies
Cybersecurity

The who's who of NZ's government & public cybersecurity agencies

From government agencies to public initiatives, here's an inside look at who protects New Zealand's digital landscape from cyber threats.

By Sara Barker • 14 min read • Thu, 30th Sep 2021
Reserve Bank welcomes submissions on future of New Zealand's money
Crypto

Reserve Bank welcomes submissions on future of New Zealand's money

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is seeking public input on the future of money, including the possibility of a central bank digital currency.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Sep 2021
Building cyber capacity and resilience for our digital future
Cybersecurity

Building cyber capacity and resilience for our digital future

The journey to cyber resilience varies for every nation, but collaboration and education are key, according to Kaspersky.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Sep 2021
Scam Alert: Flubot malware hits New Zealand
Malware

Scam Alert: Flubot malware hits New Zealand

New Zealand telecoms sector warns customers of a scam text message asking them to click on a link or download an app for delivery information.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Thu, 30th Sep 2021
Interview: Invicti's Mark Ralls on the new defining age for web application security
Cybersecurity

Interview: Invicti's Mark Ralls on the new defining age for web application security

Invicti, the cybersecurity firm, has combined web application security expertise from its 2018 merger of Netsparker and Acunetix. .

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Thu, 30th Sep 2021
Email: Still the number one threat vector
Phishing

Email: Still the number one threat vector

Just as cyber-criminals are ever honing their methods to increase their chances of success, so must security teams.

By Resident CISO for APAC • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Sep 2021
Aquila Technology customers urged to change passwords after data breach
Breach Prevention

Aquila Technology customers urged to change passwords after data breach

A data breach of the Lower Hutt retailer's systems may have compromised customers' personal and credit card information.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Sep 2021
DDoS attacks surging - report
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

DDoS attacks surging - report

Voxility halts multiple 1Tbps+ DDoS attacks on customers' digital infrastructure, with unusually high volumes of traffic originating from China.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Sep 2021
Cloud migration top priority for businesses, despite growing security concerns
Digital Transformation

Cloud migration top priority for businesses, despite growing security concerns

Cloud migration plans surge despite security concerns, with 7 in 10 IT leaders prioritizing cloud migration, says Equinix study.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Sep 2021
Organisations falling behind on security preparedness, mindset shift required
Malware

Organisations falling behind on security preparedness, mindset shift required

New report from CompTIA highlights the need for new thinking in cybersecurity policies and processes to meet evolving threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Sep 2021
Trend Micro puts zero trust theory into practice with latest launch
Malware

Trend Micro puts zero trust theory into practice with latest launch

Trend Micro's risk insights capability has been fully released after beta testing, forming a key component of the company's unified cybersecurity platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Sep 2021
Sophos extends MSP Connect program to respond to growing demand
Firewalls

Sophos extends MSP Connect program to respond to growing demand

Sophos expands its MSP Connect program to enhance public cloud security and introduces Sophos XDR for coordinated threat response.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Sep 2021
Fortinet: Migrating to a security-driven network
Firewalls

Fortinet: Migrating to a security-driven network

Jon McGettigan, Fortinet ANZ Regional Director, explains how you can secure your network services on an incremental basis.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Sep 2021