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The future of digital identity: the need for systems reform
Physical Security

The future of digital identity: the need for systems reform

Identity credentialing, proving you are who you say you are, needs to catch up to the technologies available. Currently, most organisations use simple means.

By Mark Gorrie • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Apr 2022

Global Stories

Lookout appoints Donovan as New Chief Revenue Officer
Network Infrastructure

Lookout appoints Donovan as New Chief Revenue Officer

Dan Donovan, a sales veteran, has been appointed as the chief revenue officer at Lookout, overseeing all segments of the global sales operation.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Dec 2022
Private details of Otago students were exposed by digital fault
Breach Prevention

Private details of Otago students were exposed by digital fault

A digital security breach allowed personal details about most University of Otago students to be viewable to others.

By Phil Pennington • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Oct 2022
Blis appoints Natalie Muir as Insights Lead across APAC
Personal data

Blis appoints Natalie Muir as Insights Lead across APAC

Blis has appointed Natalie Muir as Insights Lead for APAC, strengthening its data and insights capabilities, as brands seek non-cookie based advertising.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Sep 2022
APAC consumers worried about how brands use personal data - Adobe
Marketing Technologies

APAC consumers worried about how brands use personal data - Adobe

Adobe's latest study of more than 5000 APAC consumers and 900 senior business leaders reveals a strong correlation between brand trust and consumer behaviour.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Jul 2022
Data-driven companies stuck in inefficient, manual processes
Financial Systems

Data-driven companies stuck in inefficient, manual processes

Although data-driven companies place utmost priority on securing sensitive data, most are stuck in cycles of ineffective manual practices.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2022
Forrester analysts comment on privacy practices ahead of International Privacy Day
Data Privacy

Forrester analysts comment on privacy practices ahead of International Privacy Day

Forrester's analysts share insights ahead of International Privacy Day on how privacy is now a priority for nearly every company worldwide.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Jan 2022
Kaspersky lists 5 cyber threats to watch for in 2022
Malware

Kaspersky lists 5 cyber threats to watch for in 2022

Global privacy company Kaspersky has highlighted some of the most significant cyber threats New Zealand consumers and businesses should be prepared for in 2022.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Jan 2022
Surfshark launches tool to stop personal info being sold by data brokers
Cybersecurity

Surfshark launches tool to stop personal info being sold by data brokers

Cybersecurity company Surfshark has released Incogni, a tool that helps prevent personal information from being stored and sold by data brokers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Jan 2022
McAfee announces online protection service to protect people not products
Data Protection

McAfee announces online protection service to protect people not products

McAfee has launched its online protection service, offering personalised experiences focused on identity and privacy.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Sep 2021
Kaspersky releases new report on consumer's approach to digital services
Unified Communications

Kaspersky releases new report on consumer's approach to digital services

Nearly half of consumers share streaming service accounts with housemates, says a new Kaspersky report, despite worries about digital security.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Sep 2020
Banks, government and health providers 'most trusted' with personal data
Unified Communications

Banks, government and health providers 'most trusted' with personal data

Australians and New Zealanders trust banks, government agencies, and healthcare providers the most with their personal data, Genesys research reveals.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jul 2020
Cooperation and user focus key for antivirus vendors
Malware

Cooperation and user focus key for antivirus vendors

The overall number of computers affected by the top 20 families of malware has dropped significantly, partly due to better cooperation among security companies.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2014
Will social data monitoring improve the Kiwi workplace?
Digital Transformation

Will social data monitoring improve the Kiwi workplace?

Nearly a third of workers are happy for their employer to have access to personal data, according to a report by PwC.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2014
Fujitsu aims to 'liberate enterprises' with new mobile solution
Network Infrastructure

Fujitsu aims to 'liberate enterprises' with new mobile solution

Fujitsu launches Managed Mobile, enabling employees to work securely from any device, helping enterprises enhance productivity and address BYOD security issues.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2013
Perfecting an online privacy policy
Data Privacy

Perfecting an online privacy policy

The security of personal data is top of everyone's mind when surfing the web, but how do you keep information coming through your school's website secure?.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2013

Stories from Other Regions

Australians hesitant to share personal information online
Fintech

Australians hesitant to share personal information online

Only 14% of Australians trust established organisations like banks with their personal information, according to a digital trust survey by GBG.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Sep 2021