Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) stories
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New Zealand completes cyber security review after IPAC threats
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advanced persistent threat protection
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New Zealand’s NCSC has reviewed its practices following cyber threats against IPAC members, highlighting the need for broader, more comprehensive cyber security measures.
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Kiwi intelligence agencies welcome human rights compliance review
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NZSIS and GCSB are welcoming an IGIS review on Human Rights Risk Assessments with open arms, highlighting a need for enhanced oversight and compliance.
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NCSC's Malware Free Network disrupts 10 million cyber threats
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malware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
The National Cyber Security Centre’s Malware Free Network has thwarted 10 million cyber threats, safeguarding New Zealand organisations and individuals from online harm.
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New Zealand's NCSC briefs IPAC on potential cyber attacks
Fri, 10th May 2024
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nz
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gcsb
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online safety
New Zealand's National Cyber Security Centre is conducting a review into reported attacks on Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China members.
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6% more state-sponsored attacks this year, says NCSC report
Thu, 15th Dec 2022
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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cyber threats
The GCSB's NCSC has released its annual Cyber Threat Report, highlighting the impact of global competition and cyber defence capabilities.
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Kordia poaches new GM from NZ gov spy agency
Fri, 18th Nov 2022
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devops
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apm
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software development
Kordia appoints Hamish Beaton as GM of Cyber Security Advisory, overseeing a team of skilled consultants providing advisory services to clients.
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NCSC feed: Advantage adds a local flavour to international security solution
Thu, 1st Sep 2022
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dlp
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ncsc
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advantage nz
With so many people working from home, the corporate firewall has less relevance when it comes to protecting roaming users.
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NCSC advisory highlights poor security configurations
Wed, 18th May 2022
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
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The GCSB's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has released a cyber security advisory identifying commonly exploited controls and practices.
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The dark web in Aotearoa: Is it as bad as we think?
Wed, 27th Apr 2022
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cybersecurity
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ncsc
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dark web
Encountering the term 'dark web' might bring thoughts of criminal activity and harmful behaviour to mind, but what exactly is it, and is it all bad?.
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Advantage offers increased benefits with NCSC partnership
Tue, 22nd Mar 2022
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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ncsc
Advantage has announced that it has partnered with the National Cyber Security Centre’s (NCSC’s) Malware Free Networks (MFN) service.
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GCSB urges key businesses to expect cyber attacks, protect supply chains
Mon, 21st Mar 2022
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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advanced persistent threat protection
GCSB warns New Zealand businesses of cyber threats, teams up with Microsoft and Amazon Web Services on security templates.
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GCSB updates NZISM for first time since September 2020
Mon, 28th Feb 2022
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risk & compliance
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quantum computing
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cybersecurity
The New Zealand Information Security Manual (NZISM) has released important information in its latest update, Version 3.5.
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NCSC joins data breach service in government programme
Fri, 18th Feb 2022
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breach prevention
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has become part of the data breach service Have I Been Pwned’s (HIBP) government programme.
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Mobile madness: Unpacking the business and personal risks of digital mobile in Aotearoa
Thu, 27th Jan 2022
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ddos
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endpoint protection
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risk & compliance
Should Kiwis practice better smartphone security, and are they one swipe or tap away from a colossal data breach?.
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NCSC expands Malware Free Networks service to NZ cybersecurity providers
Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
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malware
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
National Cyber Security Centre expands Malware Free Networks capabilities for private sector cybersecurity providers.
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Does New Zealand have a chief information security officer?
Wed, 27th Oct 2021
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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cso / ciso
What’s the equivalent role in the government? Who holds it? And how does the position help protect New Zealand’s digital integrity?.
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The who’s who of NZ’s government & public cybersecurity agencies
Thu, 30th Sep 2021
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cybersecurity
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gcsb
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netsafe
From government agencies to public initiatives, here's an inside look at who protects New Zealand's digital landscape from cyber threats.
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GCSB names recipients of Women in STEM scholarships
Tue, 2nd Feb 2021
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edutech
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awards
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gcsb
GCSB awards Women in STEM scholarships to three recipients, supporting their careers in science and technology.
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Spark picks Samsung as partner to roll out 5G in NZ
Fri, 6th Mar 2020
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
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gcsb
Spark and Samsung have been working on network innovation since last year, starting with 5G trials throughout the country.
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Huawei NZ aims to quell the scandalous rumours
Thu, 9th May 2019
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
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huawei
Huawei NZ’s deputy MD Andrew Bowater addresses rumours, asserting the company is staff-owned, invests significantly in NZ, and does not control telco networks.