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The dark web in Aotearoa: Is it as bad as we think?

Wed, 27th Apr 2022
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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GCSB outlines cyber resilience tips for NZ businesses

Mon, 8th Apr 2019
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Governance, investment, readiness, and supply chain: The four key areas for good practice in cybersecurity, according to the GCSB.
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Online attackers abusing Kiwis' generosity in wake of Chch tragedy

Tue, 19th Mar 2019
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Scammers exploit Kiwis' generosity following Christchurch tragedy. CERT NZ and Westpac issue urgent alerts about donation scams and malicious emails.
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GCSB welcomes Inspector-General's report on intelligence warrants

Mon, 17th Dec 2018
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The GCSB welcomes Cheryl Gwyn's report affirming its lawful warrant systems, though differing on 'Type 1' and 'Type 2' warrant interpretations remain.
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Report finds GCSB in compliance with NZ rights

Mon, 10th Dec 2018
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For the fourth consecutive year, the GCSB has been found in compliance with New Zealand's legal and human rights standards, reports the Inspector-General.
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Huawei seeks urgent meeting with Govt about Spark 5G ban saga

Thu, 29th Nov 2018
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Huawei requests urgent meeting with New Zealand government to discuss the reasons behind its ban from working with Spark on 5G network upgrade.
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Huawei & Spark get slugged again: GCSB terminates proposed 5G network plans

Wed, 28th Nov 2018
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This afternoon the GCSB denied Spark’s proposal to deploy Huawei 5G equipment across its future Radio Access Network.
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GCSB names Women in STEM scholarship winners

Tue, 27th Nov 2018
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The GCSB has awarded three NZD $10,000 Women in STEM scholarships, aiming to boost diversity in STEM fields and reduce the gender pay gap.
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GCSB's CORTEX project scoops iSANZ Award

Thu, 15th Nov 2018
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The GCSB CORTEX cyber defence project won at the 2018 iSANZ Awards. The service detects cyber threats for New Zealand's significant organisations.