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Kordia transforms New Zealand's security space with Cyber Security by Kordia
Kordia

Kordia transforms New Zealand's security space with Cyber Security by Kordia

Kordia's new 'Cyber Security by Kordia' portfolio is New Zealand's most comprehensive suite of security products and services.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Mar 2017
Weekly NZ security roundup: RedShield, Palo Alto Networks, non-malware attacks and firewalls
Firewalls

Weekly NZ security roundup: RedShield, Palo Alto Networks, non-malware attacks and firewalls

NZ's cyber-front tackles evolving threats: Insights on non-malware attacks, innovative defenses like Palo Alto's tech, and data breach laws.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Mar 2017
Interview: RedShield's lowdown on TLS, DDoS & why breach legislation is good for everyone
Distributed Denial of Service

Interview: RedShield's lowdown on TLS, DDoS & why breach legislation is good for everyone

RedShield's founder and CTO Sam Pickles talks about the company's research into attack techniques and the evolving threat of DoS attacks.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Mar 2017
Kiwi cyber security firm raises $6.2m in Series A funding
Sage

Kiwi cyber security firm raises $6.2m in Series A funding

RedShield Security has raised $6.2m NZD in series A funding from Sage Technologies, following its iSANZ award win.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Jan 2017
RedShield celebrates iSANZ Best Security Company of the Year
Cybersecurity

RedShield celebrates iSANZ Best Security Company of the Year

Kiwi web app specialists RedShield win Best Security Company of the Year at iSANZ Awards, recognition for 'superior' security products.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Nov 2016

Global Stories

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RedShield Security joins AWS ISV Accelerate Program
Hyperscale

RedShield Security joins AWS ISV Accelerate Program

RedShield Security joins the Amazon Web Services Independent Software Vendor Accelerate Program to strengthen security and accelerate global strategy.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jun 2023
RedShield leverages AWS to scale cybersecurity services
Distributed Denial of Service

RedShield leverages AWS to scale cybersecurity services

RedShield is using Amazon Web Services to enhance its web application security services and launch a next-gen architecture for DDoS protection.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 20th May 2022
RedShield selected for AT&T Cybersecurity's Managed Vulnerability Program
AT&T

RedShield selected for AT&T Cybersecurity's Managed Vulnerability Program

RedShield's Web Application Shielding is delivered as a fully managed service. It uses shields to mitigate exploitable vulnerabilities in applications.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Aug 2021
RedShield welcomes new CEO Fabian Partigliani as Andy Prow moves to board role
Cybersecurity

RedShield welcomes new CEO Fabian Partigliani as Andy Prow moves to board role

RedShield appoints Fabian Partigliani as CEO, taking over from cofounder Andy Prow, as the cybersecurity firm aims for global growth.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Jun 2021
RedShield develops 'virtual shield' to protect against SAP RECON vulnerability
SAP

RedShield develops 'virtual shield' to protect against SAP RECON vulnerability

The vulnerability (CVE-2020-6287) could allow attackers to take over SAP systems by remotely accessing the server.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jul 2020
Application shielding startup RedShield raises $14m
RedShield

Application shielding startup RedShield raises $14m

RedShield CEO and co-founder Andy Prow says that taking capital from a New Zealand private equity player was a strategic choice.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2019
Aura InfoSec appoints former South African 'ethical hacker'
Wireless Networks

Aura InfoSec appoints former South African 'ethical hacker'

South African cybersecurity expert and 'ethical hacking' leader Frans Lategan will bring a 'goldmine' of experience to his role.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Jun 2018
Aura Information Security appoints new Australian territory sales manager
Cybersecurity

Aura Information Security appoints new Australian territory sales manager

Lisa Burgess joins Aura Information Security as the new Australian territory sales manager, bringing over a decade of sales and channel partner experience.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Apr 2018
Interview: Aura Information Security explores Cybersecurity-as-a-Service
Cybersecurity

Interview: Aura Information Security explores Cybersecurity-as-a-Service

Aura Information Security's Michael Warnock discusses their unique approach to Cybersecurity-as-a-Service in Australia, aiming at mid-market firms.

By Robin Block • 5 min read • Tue, 28th Nov 2017
Exclusive: NZ-born RedShield inks overseas reseller deal with Connect I.T. Solutions
Risk & Compliance

Exclusive: NZ-born RedShield inks overseas reseller deal with Connect I.T. Solutions

Kiwi web-protection specialist RedShield has signed a reseller agreement with Connect I.T. Solutions to expand its service in North America.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Mar 2017
RedShield's CTO on the iSANZ win — and why he wants your security problems
Partner Programmes

RedShield's CTO on the iSANZ win — and why he wants your security problems

RedShield's CTO Sam Pickles discusses their iSANZ win and the company's mission to solve clients' unique security issues without needing developers.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Tue, 6th Dec 2016

Stories from Other Regions

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Kordia ramps up RedShield push with new appointments
Cybersecurity

Kordia ramps up RedShield push with new appointments

Kordia has upped its cybersecurity play with the appointment of a cyber security country manager and a channel manager to push RedShield.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Aug 2017