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Ethical hacking in Aotearoa: How can it benefit cybersecurity in NZ?
DevOps

Ethical hacking in Aotearoa: How can it benefit cybersecurity in NZ?

Hacking and ethical hacking are on the rise in New Zealand, as cyber-attacks increase. Should ethical hacking be an integral part of cybersecurity?.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Fri, 1st Oct 2021

Global Stories

Ethical hacking stories

Women in cybersecurity share advice for females joining the industry during Bugcrowd webinar
International Women's Day

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

During a Bugcrowd webinar for International Women's Month, leading female figures in cybersecurity shared invaluable advice to inspire women entering the field.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Apr 2025
Vonahi Security earns CREST certification in Australasia
Firewalls

Vonahi Security earns CREST certification in Australasia

Vonahi Security has secured CREST accreditation in Australasia, joining a network of 300 certified providers, enhancing its automated penetration testing services.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
You need to see your attack surface if you want to manage it
Data Protection

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

As the complexities of corporate IT environments expand, cybersecurity experts warn that organisations must effectively identify their attack surface to enhance protection.

By Marios Kyriacou • 5 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025
Bugcrowd partners with Least Authority for security boost
DevOps

Bugcrowd partners with Least Authority for security boost

Bugcrowd and Least Authority have partnered to enhance secure-by-design consultancy, offering continuous security testing for FinTech and Web3 products.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
New CEH v13 certification by EC-Council integrates AI skills
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

New CEH v13 certification by EC-Council integrates AI skills

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%.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2024
Pen testing must evolve to keep pace with telco threats
Firewalls

Pen testing must evolve to keep pace with telco threats

With cyber threats rising, telecoms are spending billions on defence, but it's not enough. Telcos must evolve their penetration testing to stay ahead.

By Dave Gerry • 6 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2024
AI threats outpacing security teams, says Bugcrowd report
Data Privacy

AI threats outpacing security teams, says Bugcrowd report

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2024
Threat spotlight - How attackers are targeting your web applications right now
Firewalls

Threat spotlight - How attackers are targeting your web applications right now

Cyberattacks on web applications have surged, Barracuda has defended against over 18bn such attacks in 2023 alone, with web apps providing a prime target for cyber attackers due to vulnerabilities and valuable data.

By Tushar Spotlight • 6 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2024
Video: 10 minute IT Jams - An update from Check Point Software
Network Infrastructure

Video: 10 minute IT Jams - An update from Check Point Software

Check Point Software's Security Engineering Manager, Sadiq Iqbal, discusses the company's cyber security solutions for the APAC market.

By Tom Raynel • 6 min read • Fri, 18th Aug 2023
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Introducing Trustwave
DevOps

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Introducing Trustwave

TechDay's 10 Minute IT Jams features insights from Trustwave's Craig Searle on the company's penetration testing offering.

By Zach Thompson • 6 min read • Tue, 15th Nov 2022
HackerOne unveils sweeping product expansion, including vulnerability ranking table
Cybersecurity

HackerOne unveils sweeping product expansion, including vulnerability ranking table

HackerOne introduces new features for its security intelligence services, including a worldwide top 10 ranking table and CVE Exploitation Index.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Sep 2021
$10 million bug bounty fund for projects building on Binance Smart Chain
Blockchain

$10 million bug bounty fund for projects building on Binance Smart Chain

Binance Smart Chain has launched Priority ONE, a $10 million bug bounty fund for projects building on top of BSC.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Jul 2021

Stories from Other Regions

Ethical hacking stories

Coalition expands Australian team with cyber experts
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Coalition expands Australian team with cyber experts

Coalition enhances its Australian team with the addition of three cybersecurity experts, bolstering efforts to protect local SMEs from digital risks.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024
Bugcrowd partners with SEC DATACOM in cybersecurity push
Ransomware

Bugcrowd partners with SEC DATACOM in cybersecurity push

Bugcrowd has formed an agreement with SEC DATACOM to bolster cybersecurity across Finland and the Baltic regions amid rising threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
National Missing Persons Hackathon unites 700 cyber experts
Cybersecurity

National Missing Persons Hackathon unites 700 cyber experts

Australia's National Missing Persons Hackathon brings 700 participants together for a five-hour quest, solving six cold cases with cutting-edge cybersecurity techniques.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
Inspiring women in cybersecurity through creativity and inclusivity
EduTech

Inspiring women in cybersecurity through creativity and inclusivity

Immersive cybersecurity experiences and inclusive hiring practices are key to attracting more women into the cyber sector, fostering creativity and diversity.

By Joanne Wong • 5 min read • Tue, 27th Aug 2024