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'Smart arses' in a smart car on 18,000 km rally for mental health
Social Media

'Smart arses' in a smart car on 18,000 km rally for mental health

A Kiwi-British couple will drive 18,000 km in a 0.6L smart car to raise awareness for mental health, aiming to raise USD $10,000 for the charity I AM HOPE.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2019
Virtual creative writing helps Kiwi kids 'feel brave'
EduTech

Virtual creative writing helps Kiwi kids 'feel brave'

Over 8,000 Kiwi children joined a live virtual creative writing workshop from Christchurch, boosting their emotional wellbeing with the support of Cisco.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2019
NZ CFOs comment on the impact of automation
Digital Transformation

NZ CFOs comment on the impact of automation

Finance professionals need to adapt their skill sets in order to face the challenges the future workplace will inevitably bring.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2019

Global Stories

Resilience stories

Cybersecurity is a growth accelerator, not a handbrake - experts
Supply Chain

Cybersecurity is a growth accelerator, not a handbrake - experts

Cybersecurity drives growth in businesses, say experts at Sydneysider panel. They highlight the impact on mid-sized firms and urge proactive risk management.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2019
McAfee: Channel opportunities in cybersecurity-as-a-service
Software-as-a-Service

McAfee: Channel opportunities in cybersecurity-as-a-service

As organisations face a rise in cyber threats yet struggle with manpower, McAfee highlights the booming demand and potential in cybersecurity-as-a-service.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2019
IT & OT convergence brings new cyber risks to industrial sector
DataCentre infrastructure

IT & OT convergence brings new cyber risks to industrial sector

The convergence of IT and OT in the industrial sector, especially energy, brings heightened cyber risks, demanding robust cybersecurity measures, experts warn.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2019
Q&A: Aruba optimises UX through network monitoring
Wireless Networks

Q&A: Aruba optimises UX through network monitoring

Aruba optimises user experience with its User Experience Insight (UXI), helping Presbyterian Ladies College in Melbourne ensure robust network performance.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
Financial institutions' websites most frequently attacked – report
Application Security

Financial institutions' websites most frequently attacked – report

New report by Positive Technologies exposes top threats to web apps, with data theft as the prime attack vector.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
How to create safer roads for Kiwis
Data Analytics

How to create safer roads for Kiwis

The New Zealand Transport Authority partnered with Catalyst and Orbica to revolutionise NZ's Crash Analysis System.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2019
Cryptolocker malware and ransomware threats on the rise
Malware

Cryptolocker malware and ransomware threats on the rise

Cryptolocker malware and ransomware is increasing at a rapid rate, with these threats rising 167% over the previous quarter.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2019
Native email security systems inadequate – Mimecast
Email Security

Native email security systems inadequate – Mimecast

Mimecast's latest ESRA report reveals native email security systems are falling short, with millions of spam, malware, and phishing emails bypassing defences.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Jun 2019
Organisations spending more as cyberattacks increase
Cybersecurity

Organisations spending more as cyberattacks increase

Australian organisations face a surge in cyberattacks, with security breaches up 18% in 2018, leading to an increased cybersecurity spend of USD $6.9 million.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2019
10 factors MSPs need to consider when deploying an RMM tool
Partner Programmes

10 factors MSPs need to consider when deploying an RMM tool

As SMBs shift to cloud services, MSPs must consider ten key factors when deploying RMM tools to ensure efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.

By Ian Van Reenen • 5 min read • Mon, 10th Jun 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Resilience stories

How a complex new NSW Council balanced its workload
Multi-cloud

How a complex new NSW Council balanced its workload

MidCoast Council's ICT manager needed to deliver a robust IT system that allowed staff to do their jobs effectively.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2019
Fujitsu launches new Cyber Resilience Centre in Canberra
Cloud Security

Fujitsu launches new Cyber Resilience Centre in Canberra

Fujitsu's new Cyber Resilience Centre in Canberra offers government and enterprise clients a scalable, round-the-clock security operations hub.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2019
Kroll expands into Australia with Enex Carbon acquisition
Risk & Compliance

Kroll expands into Australia with Enex Carbon acquisition

The Enex Carbon team will join Kroll's Cyber Risk practice and will be led by managing director and Asia Pacific leader Paul Jackson.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2019
Aon launches cyber risk management solution in Australia
Risk & Compliance

Aon launches cyber risk management solution in Australia

Aon introduces CyQu in Australia, a cyber risk management portal helping enterprises identify vulnerabilities, benchmark resilience, and enhance cybersecurity.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Jun 2019