SecurityBrief New Zealand - Technology news for CISOs & cybersecurity decision-makers

Aras stories - Page 8

Gettyimages 813530652

Parents: How to approach social media and your child

Thu, 29th Oct 2015
#
social media
#
netsafe
#
parental control
With more social media avenues available than ever before, the need for education about being safe online is increasing, according to NetSafe.
Emoji

Consent: The rules around sexting

Wed, 28th Oct 2015
#
texting
#
sexting
#
aras
The advice on consent in sexting differs from general sex advice articles, according to a study by A.A. Hasinoff from the University of Colorado.
Cyber

Government looks for support agency following Harmful Communications passing

Mon, 27th Jul 2015
#
cyberbullying
#
harmful digital communications act
#
aras
Government begins search for agency to help victims of cyberbullying under new law, says Justice Minister Amy Adams.
Monitoring

Hands-on Review: Intego Flextivity Mac monitoring tool

Mon, 13th Jul 2015
#
gaming
#
network infrastructure
#
sdn
Intego's Flextivity offers a new way for Mac-based businesses to bolster productivity and cyber-security with a hands-on approach.
New zealand govt

NZ's cyberbullying bill passes with huge party support

Wed, 1st Jul 2015
#
government
#
cyberbullying
#
aras
The Harmful Digital Communications Bill has passed its third and final reading in Parliament, with an overwhelming cross-party support.
Rules

Cyberbullying in schools: the law

Thu, 9th Apr 2015
#
edutech
#
cyberbullying
#
netsafe
Education Law in NZ says schools are to provide a safe physical and emotional environment including addressing behaviours such as cyberbullying.
Wall st 2

World Week Ahead: Dudley saves the day

Tue, 7th Apr 2015
#
wall street
#
aras
#
economy
Wall Street advanced, shrugging off earlier declines following Friday's disappointing US jobs report, after New York Fed President William Dudley sugg.
Hand cloud

Aspect Software launches cloud-based CXP platform, looks for ANZ resellers

Wed, 1st Apr 2015
#
uc
#
cx
#
martech
Aspect Software partners with Premier Technologies to launch Aspect Customer Experience Platform (CXP) with Omni-Channel capabilities in the Cloud.
Cyberbully

Lifting the veil on NZ's cyberbullying bill

Wed, 25th Mar 2015
#
government
#
cyberbullying
#
aras
The Harmful Digital Communications Bill introduces a range of measures to address damaging online communications.
Business district

CERA bullish on Chch CBD anchor projects, though keeping mum on business cases

Wed, 11th Mar 2015
#
financing
#
aras
#
partners
The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority, which was tasked with overseeing the rebuild of the country's second-biggest city, is upbeat about the p.
Threats

Rapid changes in digital universe exposing young Kiwis to cyber threats

Thu, 5th Mar 2015
#
cyberbullying
#
netsafe
#
safer internet day
Rapid digital advancements in New Zealand are exposing young Kiwis to increasing online threats, says NetSafe's latest report.
Online dating

How to protect your privacy when you're dating online

Mon, 16th Feb 2015
#
cybersecurity
#
symantec
#
online dating
The increasing popularity of online dating services in New Zealand has caught the attention of scammers. Here's how to outwit and outlast the scammers.
Uber

So what's the big deal with Uber, anyway?

Wed, 21st Jan 2015
#
apps
#
government
#
uber
We take a look at Uber's short yet controversial history that has led to a Government review on how taxi and private hire services operate.
Huawei ascend mate7 27

Hands-on Review: Huawei Mate

Thu, 18th Dec 2014
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
huawei
Huawei's newest kid on the block, and the Ascend Mate is definitely a big boy, sitting on the phablet side of the fence.
Online bullyling

Online bullying affecting adolescent mental health

Wed, 17th Dec 2014
#
uc
#
social media
#
cyberbullying
the distinctive properties of an online environment introduce new dynamics that distinguish bullying from its offline variety.
Fallback

Civil servant bosses income falls to 2008 levels in 2014

Thu, 11th Dec 2014
#
new zealand racing board
#
ministry of foreign affairs and trade
#
aras
Senior New Zealand public servants' and chief executives' total collective pay is at the lowest level in six years and is expected to stay low base.
Codeworx

NZ students win big in Orion Health's Codeworx competition

Thu, 27th Nov 2014
#
edutech
#
software development
#
education, learning & training
Orion Health's Codeworx competition, in its second year, sees a number of young students take away big prizes for their useful and inventive projects.
Bumble app

Former Tinder worker to launch rival dating app after suing for sexual harrassment

Wed, 26th Nov 2014
#
social networking
#
tinder
#
online dating
It's a social discovery app where users will never get unwanted matches and unlike other apps, Bumble suggests matches based on more 'relevant signals'.
Fallback

Sutton quits as Cera boss even though SSC chief Rennie wouldn't have sacked him

Mon, 17th Nov 2014
#
data privacy
#
aras
#
legacy
Roger Sutton has resigned as chief executive of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority, a role he has held since 2011, after a complaint of s.
Anguish

Don't lose your job with one quick tweet

Wed, 29th Oct 2014
#
social media
#
law
#
aras
Social Media and the Law is the newly published book that covers a variety of topics and is said to be essential reading for the business community.