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The GRC cheat code: Why we stopped auditing from scratch and started mapping the gaps
Private Cloud

The GRC cheat code: Why we stopped auditing from scratch and started mapping the gaps

By reusing one certified control set, Spectrum cut duplicated audit work and is now targeting faster SOC 2 Type II and ISO 42001 checks.

By Deane Jessep • 5 min read • Last month
Liverton launches SGE Plus on NZ government marketplace
Phishing

Liverton launches SGE Plus on NZ government marketplace

Public sector buyers in New Zealand gain a marketplace option for tighter email controls as phishing and impersonation keep driving cyber risk.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 4th May 2026
Trust Panda opens Auckland YubiKey hub for New Zealand
Biometrics

Trust Panda opens Auckland YubiKey hub for New Zealand

New Zealand buyers can now get phishing-resistant security keys faster, after a local Auckland stockholding cut import delays for agencies and firms.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
Telesmart joins AoG Marketplace to provide secure network services
Firewalls

Telesmart joins AoG Marketplace to provide secure network services

Telesmart joins New Zealand's AoG Marketplace, offering secure network management services meeting strict government security standards for public sector use.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
New Zealand mandates DMARC enforcement to secure government email
Data Loss Prevention

New Zealand mandates DMARC enforcement to secure government email

New Zealand mandates strict DMARC enforcement for all government emails by October 2025 to curb phishing and secure public sector communications.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
GCSB updates NZISM for first time since September 2020
Quantum Computing

GCSB updates NZISM for first time since September 2020

The New Zealand Information Security Manual (NZISM) has released important information in its latest update, Version 3.5.

By Zach Thompson • 7 min read • Mon, 28th Feb 2022

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Delinea publishes comprehensive white papers to fortify global compliance preparations
Breach Prevention

Delinea publishes comprehensive white papers to fortify global compliance preparations

Delinea issues crucial white papers to aid global organisations in strengthening compliance preparations against cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Nov 2023