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Mass adoption of cloud and rise of digital business blurring traditional cyber security
Digital Transformation

Mass adoption of cloud and rise of digital business blurring traditional cyber security

Kiwi businesses' cyber security risk profile is being affected by their reliance on basic penetration tests, says a new report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Oct 2016
Are Kiwi employees in the dark when It comes to cyber security?
Malware

Are Kiwi employees in the dark when It comes to cyber security?

Only 17% of New Zealanders have received training on cyber security at work, despite being affected by cybercrime.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Oct 2016
Counting down to Microsoft Ignite NZ 2016 - stunning new feature added to lineup
DevOps

Counting down to Microsoft Ignite NZ 2016 - stunning new feature added to lineup

NZ's largest tech event is taking place this month - not one to miss as thoughts will be sparked, questions will be answered and fun will be had.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Oct 2016
Kiwi company banishes managed service offering hurdles
Infrazone

Kiwi company banishes managed service offering hurdles

Demand for new security management services in New Zealand is growing, with Infrazone's Service Zone reducing the cost of establishing such a service.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Oct 2016
Exclusive: Business soars for Duo; resellers take to MSSP model
Distributed Denial of Service

Exclusive: Business soars for Duo; resellers take to MSSP model

Business is soaring for Duo as security continues to be hot, hot, hot. Kendra Ross outlines key growth markets – and how resellers are capitalising.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Oct 2016
Competition heats up for iSanz Kiwi security awards
iSANZ

Competition heats up for iSanz Kiwi security awards

A wider tranche of Kiwi organisations, including the technology channel, are vying for finalist status in this year's iSanz security awards.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Oct 2016
Kiwi company strengthens cloud offerings with new acquisition
Atmospheric

Kiwi company strengthens cloud offerings with new acquisition

SecureCom, a Kiwi cloud service leader, bolsters its offerings by acquiring struggling Auckland firm, Atmospheric, and adds skilled staff.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Sep 2016
Dicker Data NZ takes on SonicWall agency
Dicker Data

Dicker Data NZ takes on SonicWall agency

Dicker Data New Zealand has continued its charge into the volume market, signing a deal to distribute Dell SonicWall.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Sep 2016
Fortinet extends network security into optimised operations
Firewalls

Fortinet extends network security into optimised operations

Fortinet's security fabric moves beyond the firewall into enhanced network management, more visibility and reduced risk. Ingram Micro explains how.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Sep 2016
Bring IT on - The 35th Tertiary ICT Conference in Auckland
Manukau Institute of Technology

Bring IT on - The 35th Tertiary ICT Conference in Auckland

Auckland set to host the 35th Tertiary ICT Conference, showcasing innovations and addressing the future of tech in education.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Sep 2016
Information security: Ensure electronic data is erased before leaving your premises
Conbrio Technology Group

Information security: Ensure electronic data is erased before leaving your premises

Upgrading or changing your IT equipment? It's crucial to ensure your data is securely destroyed from your former equipment.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Sep 2016
Are you prepared for a cyber attack? Ransomware removal and protection guide
Malware

Are you prepared for a cyber attack? Ransomware removal and protection guide

Cyber criminals are attacking with increasing frequency and effectiveness, and your business is on a target list. Are you prepared?.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Sep 2016
University of Waikato student wins $25,000 cyber security scholarship
Cybersecurity

University of Waikato student wins $25,000 cyber security scholarship

A University of Waikato student has paved the way for cyber security success after winning the 2016 Sir William Gallagher Cyber Security Scholarship.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Sep 2016
YOU'RE INVITED: Softsource Security and Compliance – security concerns for Kiwis
Cybersecurity

YOU'RE INVITED: Softsource Security and Compliance – security concerns for Kiwis

Softsource is hosting an event to give Kiwi businesses insights into security concerns that organisations within the country are facing every day.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Sep 2016
Entries open for second annual iSanz security awards
Cybersecurity

Entries open for second annual iSanz security awards

iSanz is again shining the spotlight on NZ's 'world-class' InfoSec industry, calling for entries for the entries for the second annual iSanz Awards.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Aug 2016
The network security skills shortage: Lack of trained professionals is a welcome mat for cybercriminals
Firewalls

The network security skills shortage: Lack of trained professionals is a welcome mat for cybercriminals

Ingram Micro's Fortinet training will help you build in-house network security expertise, upskill your team and retain key staff.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Aug 2016
New Zealand's new CERT Advisory Board members announced
Cybersecurity

New Zealand's new CERT Advisory Board members announced

New Zealand's Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) Advisory Board has been formed, comprised of industry experts and cybersecurity professionals.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Aug 2016
New investigative tool helps Kiwi businesses uncover cyber crime
Cybersecurity

New investigative tool helps Kiwi businesses uncover cyber crime

CheckIT tool by Computer Forensics offers a new line of defence for NZ firms against rising cybercrime, quickly exposing digital wrongdoing.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Aug 2016
Kiwi insurance firm builds cybercrime fighting army
Malware

Kiwi insurance firm builds cybercrime fighting army

Over half of Kiwi organisations lack a cybercrime incident response plan, despite 40% expecting to be hit by a cyber attack, according to PwC New Zealand.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Aug 2016