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NCSC joins data breach service in government programme
Fri, 18th Feb 2022
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The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has become part of the data breach service Have I Been Pwned’s (HIBP) government programme.
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An exclusive look at the NZ NCSC cyber crime report
Mon, 13th Dec 2021
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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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NCSC expands Malware Free Networks service to NZ cybersecurity providers
Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
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National Cyber Security Centre expands Malware Free Networks capabilities for private sector cybersecurity providers.
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What is NZ’s Cyber Security Emergency Response Plan?
Wed, 3rd Nov 2021
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The Cyber Security Emergency Response Plan (CSERP) is the framework that the government will use in the event of a cyber-emergency.
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Does New Zealand have a chief information security officer?
Wed, 27th Oct 2021
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What’s the equivalent role in the government? Who holds it? And how does the position help protect New Zealand’s digital integrity?.
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Kaseya ransomware attack: MSPs warned to shut down VSA servers
Mon, 5th Jul 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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datacentre infrastructure
On Friday Kaseya shut down its SaaS servers and notified its on-premises customers to shut down their VSA servers to prevent them from being compromised.
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No more 'pawswords': Why pet names shouldn't unlock your online accounts
Fri, 16th Apr 2021
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
15% of Britons use their pet's name as a password, making them easy targets for cybercriminals, warns UK's National Cyber Security Centre.
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NCSC prevents $70m harm against NZ's nationally significant organisations
Fri, 27th Nov 2020
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New Zealand’s nationally significant organisations have faced at least 352 cyber incidents in the 2019/2020 year, but the dangers are far from over.
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GCSB report: NZ firms lack CISOs, human investment
Thu, 1st Nov 2018
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A GCSB report reveals that over 80% of major NZ firms lack a CISO, with significant gaps in human investment affecting overall cyber resilience.
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GCSB exposes Russia's involvement in malicious cyber attacks
Thu, 4th Oct 2018
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cyber attacks
New Zealand and UK blame Russian government for cyber attacks on political institutions, businesses, sports bodies, and media.
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'Utterly frightening': UK's critical infrastructure is under attack
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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​The NCSC recently issued a warning that the UK's critical infrastructure has been under cyberattack for at least a year.
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80% increase in cyberattacks: “Ultimately it is a race against time”
Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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UK faces more than 10 significant cyber-attacks per week, according to Robin Jones, head of technology resilience at the FCA.
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Three key elements to protect Kiwi enterprises from cyber threats
Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Executive teams must invest in continually improving security management processes to prevent successful attacks.
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NCSC reveals unclassified look into New Zealand's cyber threat landscape
Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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The NCSC released its 2016/2017 Cyber Threat Report last week, which reveals that there were 396 cyber incidents this year - 58 more than last year.
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Don't expect Govt to protect NZ healthcare firms from cyber attacks, health expert warns
Wed, 5th Jul 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Health expert cautions against cyber complacency, urging NZ healthcare firms to bolster defences amid rising threats.
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NCSC report counts 338 recorded attacks on NZ’s ‘nationally significant organisations’
Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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NZ's top organisations hit by 338 cyber attacks, warns NCSC, with the actual figures likely far greater as threats escalate.
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Singapore and The Netherlands sign for security
Wed, 13th Jul 2016
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Singapore's Cyber Security Agency and the Netherlands' National Cyber Security Center have signed an MOU to enhance cyber security.
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Cyber security & risk management - what your enterprise needs to consider
Wed, 18th Mar 2015
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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New Zealand National Cyber Security Centre: Cyber Security & Risk Management – Issues for consideration at Board Level.
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Minister Hungary for change at Budapest cyber conference
Wed, 3rd Oct 2012
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malware
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phishing
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physical security
Communications and Information Technology Minister Amy Adams heads to the three-day conference aimed at building a resilient global digital environment.
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Government opens national cyber security centre
Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cyber threats
The government has opened its new National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), fulfilling a part of its cyber security strategy released in June.