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Kordia launches Women in Tech scholarship at the University of Waikato
Kordia

Kordia launches Women in Tech scholarship at the University of Waikato

The scholarship is established to acknowledge and support up-and-coming female talent and future technology leaders.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Nov 2018
NZ being targeted for cyber attacks – study
Artificial Intelligence

NZ being targeted for cyber attacks – study

The survey polled more than 230 IT decision makers in businesses with 20 or more employees across New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Nov 2018
Privacy Week interview: Aura Information Security's Peter Bailey
Data Protection

Privacy Week interview: Aura Information Security's Peter Bailey

I spoke to Aura's general manager Peter Bailey to get his take on Privacy Week, data security, and why privacy is everyone's responsibility.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Wed, 9th May 2018
Exploring why culture is key to effective cybersecurity
Kordia

Exploring why culture is key to effective cybersecurity

Establishing a pervasive cyber security culture can help protect against malware attacks, as the weakest link is often people.

By Peter Bailey • 5 min read • Thu, 14th Dec 2017
Winners unveiled as 2017 iSANZ Awards honour NZ's top InfoSec talent
iSANZ

Winners unveiled as 2017 iSANZ Awards honour NZ's top InfoSec talent

New Zealand's best and brightest in digital security were celebrated at the iSANZ Awards in Wellington. #iSANZAwards.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Nov 2017
Kordia & Unitec launch Cyber Excellence Scholarship Programme
Kordia

Kordia & Unitec launch Cyber Excellence Scholarship Programme

Kordia and Unitec will nurture NZ's future cybersecurity talent as part of a new scholarship programme for Bachelor of Computing Systems students.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
Aura InfoSec brings online cybersecurity training tool to all NZ businesses
EduTech

Aura InfoSec brings online cybersecurity training tool to all NZ businesses

Aura Information Security launches CyberWise, an online cybersecurity training resource to help businesses reduce cyber attack risks.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
Aura InfoSec hires former GCSB exec to push the future of cybersecurity
EduTech

Aura InfoSec hires former GCSB exec to push the future of cybersecurity

Aura Information Security has appointed former GCSB's head of consultancy services Barry Brailey as its new principal security consultant.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2017

Global Stories

Aura Information Security stories

Aura Information Security's password tips for World Password Day
Risk & Compliance

Aura Information Security's password tips for World Password Day

What's in a password? A lot, actually. Your passwords are the gateway to you and your company's most important documents and assets.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd May 2018
Aura Information Security appoints new Australian territory sales manager
Cybersecurity

Aura Information Security appoints new Australian territory sales manager

Lisa Burgess joins Aura Information Security as the new Australian territory sales manager, bringing over a decade of sales and channel partner experience.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Apr 2018
Mayday calls & drones: Ten things we bet you didn't know about Kordia
Internet of Things

Mayday calls & drones: Ten things we bet you didn't know about Kordia

From supporting Mayday calls to deploying drones, discover ten surprising facts about Kordia, New Zealand's versatile government-owned tech pioneer.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Sat, 14th Apr 2018
Aura InfoSec & University of Waikato seek talent for new Aura Professor of Cyber Security role
Skills shortage

Aura InfoSec & University of Waikato seek talent for new Aura Professor of Cyber Security role

The new Aura Professor of Cyber Security will focus on risk assessment research and delivery, particularly in penetration testing.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Mar 2018
Interview: Aura Information Security explores Cybersecurity-as-a-Service
Cybersecurity

Interview: Aura Information Security explores Cybersecurity-as-a-Service

Aura Information Security's Michael Warnock discusses their unique approach to Cybersecurity-as-a-Service in Australia, aiming at mid-market firms.

By Robin Block • 5 min read • Tue, 28th Nov 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Aura Information Security stories

Aus businesses see themselves as prime targets for cyber attacks
Breach Prevention

Aus businesses see themselves as prime targets for cyber attacks

Around 30% of Australian businesses feel more vulnerable to cyber attacks than global counterparts, with many doubting their ability to prevent breaches.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Nov 2018
Exclusive: Aura on designing a secure IT infrastructure
Application Security

Exclusive: Aura on designing a secure IT infrastructure

Aura's Michael Warnock discusses building secure IT systems from inception to combat the rising threat of cyber attacks, stressing ongoing robust defences.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Sep 2018
Six steps to boosting your security posture this EOFY
Breach Prevention

Six steps to boosting your security posture this EOFY

By following these six key steps, organisations can better protect themselves and ensure their underlying IT infrastructure is as secure as possible.

By Michael Warnock • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Jun 2018
Seccom signs on as Aura InfoSec's first RedShield partner
Partner Programmes

Seccom signs on as Aura InfoSec's first RedShield partner

Seccom Global partners with Aura InfoSec to offer RedShield, enhancing Seccom's cybersecurity solutions and expanding access to RedShield in Australia.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2017