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Budget 2018: NZ's cyber threat response gets $3.9m boost
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Budget 2018: NZ's cyber threat response gets $3.9m boost

The Government's Budget 2018 will inject an extra $3.9 million for New Zealand's Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) over the next four years.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 17th May 2018
The basics of data encryption: What you need to know
Data Protection

The basics of data encryption: What you need to know

To ensure top notch security it's necessary to understand the following best practices when deploying and utilising encryption.

By Jon Oliver • 4 min read • Thu, 17th May 2018
GDPR a 'phenomenally powerful' opportunity if done right
Data Protection

GDPR a 'phenomenally powerful' opportunity if done right

​There's no doubt you've been drowning in GDPR recently but we were able to break away from the hype and speak with THE expert on the matter.

By Ashton Young • 6 min read • Thu, 17th May 2018
Now you see me, now you don't: Security beyond the physical network
Unified Communications

Now you see me, now you don't: Security beyond the physical network

A big shift in the way people work means organisations can no longer rely on the same legacy security models they have been using to date.

By Lee Field • 4 min read • Wed, 16th May 2018
SailPoint outlines the three frontiers of identity governance at Navigate '18
Data Analytics

SailPoint outlines the three frontiers of identity governance at Navigate '18

SailPoint focuses on users, applications, and data as the future frontiers of identity governance. #identity #security #Navigate18.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 16th May 2018
Cybercrime now affecting more people than any other crime
Cybersecurity

Cybercrime now affecting more people than any other crime

The UK's National Crime Agency has reported organised criminals have exploited technology to make it the number one security threat.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 16th May 2018
ExtraHop Reveal(x) brings cutting-edge AI to network security analytics
Firewalls

ExtraHop Reveal(x) brings cutting-edge AI to network security analytics

ExtraHop took a different approach to its Reveal(x) solution than what you'd generally find in solutions from other security firms.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 15th May 2018
Visa carves out security roadmap for consumer payment technologies
Biometrics

Visa carves out security roadmap for consumer payment technologies

The payments industry should now be almost ready to embrace the future of consumer technologies like biometrics, says Visa.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 15th May 2018
A new twist on an old phish: Apple scams now using encryption
Encryption

A new twist on an old phish: Apple scams now using encryption

Trend Micro recently deconstructed a new phishing scam that targets Apple IDs and uses AES encryption as part of its processes.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 15th May 2018
Survey: Majority of cybersecurity professionals unhappy with pay
Cybersecurity

Survey: Majority of cybersecurity professionals unhappy with pay

Exabeam has released some alarming findings that reveal despite general job satisfaction, most security professionals want more money.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 15th May 2018
Stealthbits and emt Distribution partner to deliver end-to-end cybersecurity
Supply Chain

Stealthbits and emt Distribution partner to deliver end-to-end cybersecurity

emt Distribution announced an exclusive distribution agreement with New Jersey-based Stealthbits Technologies.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 14th May 2018
Android apps can track network connections - is it time to use a VPN?
Firewalls

Android apps can track network connections - is it time to use a VPN?

Google to address app monitoring of network activity in upcoming Android P, says NordVPN. Users urged to use VPN for online privacy.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 14th May 2018
Commissioners release privacy factsheet for .nz domain registrants
Data Privacy

Commissioners release privacy factsheet for .nz domain registrants

The Domain Name Commissioner and the Privacy Commissioner have released new guidance to promote good privacy practices in the .nz domain name space.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 14th May 2018
Access management employees will thank you for – Seos has you covered
Marketing Technologies

Access management employees will thank you for – Seos has you covered

Seos can be ported onto microprocessor devices, allowing the credential system to be delivered on mobile devices, wearables, and smart cards.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 14th May 2018
Interview: CyberArk tells why DevOps must adopt 'secure innovation by the numbers'
DevOps

Interview: CyberArk tells why DevOps must adopt 'secure innovation by the numbers'

Elizabeth Lawler is CyberArk's vice president of DevOps Security. She says the DevOps train is unstoppable, but security needs to be more prominent.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Mon, 14th May 2018
CERT NZ honoured to chair new Pacific Cyber Security Operational Network
Security Operations Centres

CERT NZ honoured to chair new Pacific Cyber Security Operational Network

CERT NZ says it is a 'huge honour' to be voted in as the Pacific Cyber Security Operational Network's inaugural chair.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 14th May 2018
Centrify and Vectra Corp bring identity platform to ANZ
Identity and Access Management

Centrify and Vectra Corp bring identity platform to ANZ

Centrify senior director APAC sales says that Vectra had the experience and expertise to open new doors for the Centrify security platform in ANZ.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 14th May 2018
Ping Identity appoints ex-Fortinet talent as ANZ regional director
Identity and Access Management

Ping Identity appoints ex-Fortinet talent as ANZ regional director

Geoffrey Andrews joins Ping Identity with more than 20 years of sales management and leadership experience in the IT industry.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 11th May 2018
Securing SWIFT networks vitally important for cyber attack prevention
IoT Security

Securing SWIFT networks vitally important for cyber attack prevention

Businesses that use the SWIFT network must comply with SWIFT's Customer Security Programme (CSP) or face the risk of attacks.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 11th May 2018