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Data Protection

Behind the STRATUS project: The security researchers on a mission to bring data control back to users

Users trust that cloud providers to keep data safe, but they don't know what happens to data once it's in the cloud.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2017

EduTech

Crime drama inspires NZ student to embrace cyber security career

The allure of crime shows like NCIS could be enough to attract more people to study for a career in cyber security.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Jun 2017

Microsoft

Inside NZ's 'ethical hacking' firm and its quest to make systems safer

New Zealand's first ethical hacking company warns of zero-day vulnerabilities in Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 2017

Distributed Denial of Service

Dimension Data showcases APAC threat landscape at exclusive Auckland event

NTT Security report warns that treating cybersecurity as just an IT problem is a mistake, as phishing attacks account for 73% of malware delivery.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Fri, 23rd Jun 2017

Soft Solutions

Malwarebytes and Soft Solutions call on the big guns in fight against ransomware

Axes were thrown and guns fired when resellers hit Soljans Estate Winery earlier this month and got to grips with the fight against malware.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2017

Soft Solutions

Exclusive: Emt Distribution eyes aggressive growth for Kiwi business

Emt Distribution is expecting high demand from Kiwi resellers for its latest vendor signing after setting its sights on 60% growth for its NZ business.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Jun 2017

Cybersecurity

How a Waikato Uni grad transformed Tonga's cyber security

Tongan cybersecurity expert Siuta Laulaupea'alu has become a major influence in the field after years of research and migration to New Zealand.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Jun 2017

Cybersecurity

Built-in cybersecurity for business computing? Exeed has you covered

Cybersecurity can seem daunting for Kiwi SMBs, which is why Exeed has come up with a solution for resellers to take advantage of.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Jun 2017

Breach Prevention

Security firm Cyber Toa launches virtual CISO for Kiwi businesses

Wellington-based security company Cyber Toa launched the virtual CISO last week to help Kiwi businesses battle the torrent of cyber threats.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017

Cloud Access Security Broker

Duo and McAfee come together to celebrate new partnership

The Kiwi channel turned out last week to hear about the opportunities presented through Duo's recent signing of McAfee.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Tue, 6th Jun 2017

Connector Systems

Exclusive: Connector Systems adds AlienVault to security line-up

Ingram Micro's Connector Systems business has fleshed out its security portfolio, adding threat detection and incident management vendor, AlienVault.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 31st May 2017

Cybersecurity

New guide for NZ boardrooms tackles cybersecurity crisis management

How do New Zealand's boards start dealing with cyber security, and where should they start? A new book aims to address those very issues.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 30th May 2017

Malware

Education must be our secret weapon in the fight against tech support scams

They're scammers, they're prolific & they're determined. The only way to stop them is to talk about it, especially with those who are most vulnerable.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Mon, 29th May 2017

NZTech

Manifesto to Kiwi MPs: No heads in sand - our digital future is here now

What will New Zealand's digital future look like? Fast internet, cloud, big data and mobility are at the forefront, and our leaders must embrace it.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 25th May 2017

Cybersecurity

Waikato Uni & Tongan Government stand side by side for cyber security

The University of Waikato and the Government of Tonga are now officially embarking on a collaborative framework for cyber security issues.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 24th May 2017

Malware

New Zealand businesses still sluggish in cyber insurance takeup

Only 5% of New Zealand organisations have taken out cyber insurance, leaving the market ripe for growth, says Delta Insurance director Ian Pollard.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd May 2017

Risk & Compliance

MPA scores Kiwi distribution agreement for global digital forensics software

Exposing cyber criminals is the name of the game for a new distributorship between Kiwi IT distribution specialist MPA and US-based provider Guidance.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd May 2017