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Lisa Fong stories

Lisa Fong is a profound author extensively covering the niche of cybersecurity in New Zealand. Her body of work includes in-depth reports on significant cyber assaults targeting governmental bodies, the advent of integrated security agencies, and the essential ties among international cybersecurity communities. Lisa's expertise shines in her analysis and reportage, which firmly position her at the forefront of discussions about New Zealand's cybersecurity posture and its preparedness against potential breaches.

Her commentary extends into specific facets of the cybersecurity arena, such as the unveiling of annual cyber threat reports, assessments of national security agencies, and the documentation of the advancements made in cybersecurity protocols in New Zealand. Lisa also places a significant emphasis on the educational aspects of cybersecurity, evident through her insights on the importance of strong international collaborations and strategic advisories to enhance security configurations. Her work continuously echoes the urgency and necessity of robust cybersecurity measures in an increasingly digital global landscape.

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New Zealand completes cyber security review after IPAC threats
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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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NCSC's Malware Free Network disrupts 10 million cyber threats
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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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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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New Zealand takes major step in cybersecurity with integrated agency formation
Thu, 31st Aug 2023
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New Zealand's CERT NZ and NCSC have joined forces to create a lead operational cyber security agency, similar to those in Australia, the UK, and Canada.
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6% more state-sponsored attacks this year, says NCSC report
Thu, 15th Dec 2022
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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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Large cyber attack targets several government organisations
Wed, 7th Dec 2022
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New-Zealand IT MSP suffers cyber-incident, affecting government agencies. Data held by Mercury IT NZ blocked. Investigations underway.
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The path to bolstering supply chain security in New Zealand
Fri, 27th May 2022
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supply chain systems
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risk & compliance
Supply chain security is a matter of national security, with businesses called on to prioritize cybersecurity following high-profile attacks like SolarWinds.
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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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NCSC ANZAC address highlights the importance of strong relationships for cyber threat prevention
Mon, 2nd May 2022
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cyber threats
NCSC Director Lisa Fong shares insight on cyber challenges and opportunities facing NZ, highlighting the importance of working with allies to tackle threats.
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NCSC, international partners issue cyber security advisory
Fri, 29th Apr 2022
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cyber threats
NCSC issues cyber security advisory with international partners, highlighting 15 most commonly exploited vulnerabilities.
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How prepared is Aotearoa for a major cybersecurity breach?
Fri, 1st Apr 2022
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
Because of the digital world we now live in, the risk of cyber attacks means that geography is no longer enough to distance ourselves from tensions overseas.
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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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An exclusive look at the NZ NCSC cyber crime report
Mon, 13th Dec 2021
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supply chain systems
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
New Zealand's National Cyber Security Centre has released its Cyber Threat Report for 2020/2021, detailing major cyber incidents and trends.
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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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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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Time to nominate NZ's top security talent as entries open for 2021 iSANZ Awards
Mon, 23rd Aug 2021
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Entries now open for the 2021 iSANZ Awards in New Zealand, recognizing outstanding cyber and information security achievements.