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Who's listening? VoIP systems vulnerable to hacking
Fri, 18th Dec 2015
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Businesses need to ensure they have the appropriate security measures in place to avoid being targeted by cyber criminals hacking into their systems.
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Better security for banking and payment transactions
Thu, 17th Dec 2015
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ESET is upping its banking and payment protections, with a new solution that automatically detects when users are performing financial transactions.
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Better digital education the key to New Zealand's success
Thu, 17th Dec 2015
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Cyber security is a challenging game for any organisation. Staying on top feels a little like bailing water from a leaking boat.
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Photo gallery: NZ infosec industry shines at iSanz awards
Wed, 16th Dec 2015
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The Kiwi information security community turned out in force for the inaugural iSanz Awards which saw Axenic, Vodafone and the DIA among the winners.
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Cyber crime rife: The whole approach to security must change
Wed, 16th Dec 2015
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Entirely new cyber threats will emerge in 2016, requiring fresh counter measures, according to predictions by Unisys.
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The next big cyber attack target: Education?
Wed, 16th Dec 2015
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The education industry has a plethora of data that cyber criminals want, and institutions are not doing an adequate job of securing all their systems.
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Avnet appoints first CISO
Tue, 15th Dec 2015
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Avnet has appointed its first chief information security officer to ensure its information assets, and those of partners and customers, are protected.
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DDoS suspicions run rampant in enterprise space
Tue, 15th Dec 2015
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A number of companies have accused their competitors of staging Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks against them, according to new research.
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Managed services bring benefits to business
Tue, 15th Dec 2015
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Simplified information technology management is the primary benefit of using managed services, according to a new survey from JDL Technologies.
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Unified threat management driving security appliance market
Tue, 15th Dec 2015
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Unified threat management is propelling the security appliance market forward. So which vendors are winning in the market?.
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Security main barrier to managed IT
Mon, 14th Dec 2015
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Increased adoption of hybrid IT by IT decision makers is giving rise to numerous security trends, according to CenturyLink.
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Preventing advanced threat breaches is nothing more than a fantasy
Mon, 14th Dec 2015
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Claims to stop cyber threats - just a fantasy, as 2015's breaches reveal a stark gap in defence tactics and tech efficacy, says RSA president.
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Kiwi SMEs: Will you earn the ‘cyber security tick’?
Mon, 14th Dec 2015
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New Zealand launches cyber credentials scheme for small businesses to encourage good cyber security practices.
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New Backstab cyberattack targeting iOS devices
Mon, 14th Dec 2015
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The BackStab attacks see cyber criminals use malware to remotely infiltrate computers, with iOS devices particularly vulnerable.
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NZ Govt attempts to outpace cybercriminals with new strategy
Fri, 11th Dec 2015
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NZ launches a new Cyber Security Strategy, investing NZD $2 billion to enhance online safety and resilience, aiming to tackle rising cybercrime threats.
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Disaster recovery transformed by the cloud, more beneficial than ever before
Fri, 11th Dec 2015
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Cloud technology has transformed backup and disaster recovery, providing flexibility, reliability, and faster speeds, says Acronis.
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Why digital identity is the key to truly smart cities
Fri, 11th Dec 2015
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There’s no doubt the rise of the Internet of Things is fundamentally changing the way we interact with the world around us.
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University of Waikato cyber security ninja recognised on global stage
Fri, 11th Dec 2015
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Dr Ryan Ko, from the University of Waikato, has been recognised at an international level for his work in the world of cyber security.
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NZ's best in cyber security recognised at 2015 iSANZ Awards
Wed, 9th Dec 2015
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NZ’s information security community gathered at the 2015 iSANZ Awards last night, to celebrate the achievements of those working in cyber security.
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Passwords out, new mobile ID methods taking off
Tue, 8th Dec 2015
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Data theft is continuing to spur on the mobile identification market, and will generate an additional $700m for mobile network operators by 2020.