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

Ethical hacking stories - Page 2

Female professionals collaborating computer modern office leadership teamwork cybersecurity

Female cyber leaders call for visibility & inclusion at all levels

Thu, 28th Aug 2025
#
gender diversity
#
workplace culture
#
pd
As International Women in Cyber Day nears, female leaders urge greater visibility and inclusion to close the gender gap and boost diversity in cybersecurity.
Ps   jennifer leggio   headshot

QuSecure names Jennifer Leggio to lead marketing amid quantum surge

Thu, 14th Aug 2025
#
firewalls
#
data protection
#
encryption
QuSecure appoints Jennifer Leggio as SVP of Marketing amid surging demand for its quantum-safe cybersecurity solutions globally.
Realistic computer with shield on screen surrounded by digital code for cybersecurity

Trend Micro's Zero Day Initiative marks two decades of impact

Tue, 12th Aug 2025
#
cybersecurity
#
microsoft
#
trend micro
Trend Micro's Zero Day Initiative celebrates 20 years as the largest bug bounty programme, helping disclose 73% of vulnerabilities in 2024 before exploitation.
Realistic illustration cybersecurity professional analyzing network digital shields cables penetration testing assurance

Check Point earns CREST accreditation for penetration testing

Mon, 21st Jul 2025
#
firewalls
#
devops
#
network security
Check Point Software Technologies has earned CREST accreditation for its penetration testing services, affirming its high standards in cybersecurity assurance.
Ethical hacker working laptop digital shields network cables security

CEH Hall of Fame 2025 report shows ethical hackers impact

Tue, 15th Jul 2025
#
firewalls
#
network security
#
application security
EC-Council's CEH Hall of Fame 2025 report reveals how ethical hackers worldwide boost careers, salaries, and security expertise amid rising cyber threats.
Ps   umesh shankar   headshot

Bugcrowd names Umesh Shankar to board, bolstering AI security

Wed, 9th Jul 2025
#
data protection
#
cloud security
#
iam
Bugcrowd appoints Umesh Shankar, Microsoft AI's VP of Data Security, to its advisory board to strengthen AI security expertise and innovation.
Realistic masked hacker laptop dark room digital data flows ransomware ai

Agentic AI ransomware is on its way

Tue, 24th Jun 2025
#
malware
#
ransomware
#
phishing
Agentic AI ransomware, using cooperating AI modules for faster, smarter attacks, is expected to emerge by 2026, posing new cybersecurity threats.
Uk young adults collaborative cybersecurity training modern room digital maps

Hacking Games & Immersive partner to train cyber talent

Fri, 30th May 2025
#
education, learning & training
#
cybercrime
#
cybersecurity training
The Hacking Games partners with Immersive's Cyber Million to train ethical hackers and tackle the global cybersecurity workforce gap amid rising cybercrime costs.
Techday f 6cfebf2fa580853f9209

Bugcrowd Grows Global Reach via AWS ISV Accelerate

Thu, 8th May 2025
#
devops
#
hyperscale
#
cloud security
Bugcrowd joins AWS ISV Accelerate Program, enhancing global reach and co-selling to offer crowdsourced security services via AWS sales teams worldwide.
Techday f 2cb93c36b206af7f6f7a

Lumify Group wins top cyber security training award for 2025

Fri, 2nd May 2025
#
firewalls
#
hyperscale
#
network security
Lumify Group was named Cyber Security Training Business of the Year at the 2025 Australian Cyber Awards, recognising its role in boosting Australia's cyber skills.
Techday f d44ee8b17cdd6e528ecd

Yubico backs youth hackathons globally to boost cybersecurity skills

Thu, 1st May 2025
#
uc
#
advanced persistent threat protection
#
cybersecurity
Yubico's Secure It Forward programme has supplied YubiKeys to over 20 youth-led hackathons worldwide, boosting practical cybersecurity skills among young innovators.
Techday f a5d43569139ab273bfab

Reversec launches with offensive approach to cybersecurity

Thu, 1st May 2025
#
devops
#
advanced persistent threat protection
#
apm
Reversec has launched as an independent cybersecurity consultancy, focusing on offensive strategies to help organisations tackle evolving digital threats globally.
Techday f 63bb19f06b6f2886009d

Cyber security must focus on root causes, not just tools

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
#
firewalls
#
ransomware
#
network security
Former hacker Greg van der Gaast warns of rising cyber threats, urging firms to tackle security risks holistically rather than relying on tools alone.
Final

Women in cybersecurity share advice for females joining the industry during Bugcrowd webinar

Tue, 1st Apr 2025
#
iwd
#
stem
#
bugcrowd
During a Bugcrowd webinar for International Women's Month, leading female figures in cybersecurity shared invaluable advice to inspire women entering the field.
Bugcrowd

You need to see your attack surface if you want to manage it

Thu, 30th Jan 2025
#
data protection
#
devops
#
iot
As the complexities of corporate IT environments expand, cybersecurity experts warn that organisations must effectively identify their attack surface to enhance protection.
Denisecarterbennett

Denise Carter-Bennett appointed Co-chair of NZ women security network

Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
#
cybersecurity
#
datacom
#
māori
Denise Carter-Bennett has been appointed Co-Chair of NZ Network for Women in Security, succeeding Sai Honig, and aims to enhance diversity in tech.
Techday eb6895a7aa7b4992535f

Bugcrowd partners with Least Authority for security boost

Thu, 21st Nov 2024
#
devops
#
encryption
#
crypto
Bugcrowd and Least Authority have partnered to enhance secure-by-design consultancy, offering continuous security testing for FinTech and Web3 products.
Techday c4e287b19c21fcd5fd0e

New CEH v13 certification by EC-Council integrates AI skills

Mon, 30th Sep 2024
#
advanced persistent threat protection
#
ai
#
cybersecurity
EC-Council unveils CEH v13, incorporating AI into its curriculum to enhance cybersecurity skills. The certification aims to boost defence efficiency by up to 40%.
Dave gerry  ceo  bugcrowd  1

Pen testing must evolve to keep pace with telco threats

Fri, 16th Aug 2024
#
firewalls
#
network security
#
advanced persistent threat protection
With cyber threats rising, telecoms are spending billions on defence, but it's not enough. Telcos must evolve their penetration testing to stay ahead.
Techday aa09dcf4dc76bd031804

AI threats outpacing security teams, says Bugcrowd report

Mon, 8th Jul 2024
#
data privacy
#
ai
#
cybersecurity
A new Bugcrowd report highlights that 91% of CISOs see AI as a major threat, with rapid AI adoption poised to outpace security teams and reduce headcounts.