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Waikato DHB attack a wake up call on cyber security
Software-as-a-Service

Waikato DHB attack a wake up call on cyber security

Patients and staff faced disrupted clinical services after hackers crippled Waikato DHB’s systems in a ransomware attack.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Sun, 23rd May 2021
Five steps to stopping the next pandemic
Supply Chain

Five steps to stopping the next pandemic

Experts say missed warnings, weak global co-ordination and patchy vaccine logistics left the world exposed to COVID-19 and another outbreak.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Mon, 1st Mar 2021
Time to drop the 'she’ll be right' attitude
Data Protection

Time to drop the 'she’ll be right' attitude

Thousands of New Zealanders face fraud and blackmail each year as many still skip basic online security steps, CERT NZ says.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Dec 2020
Infrastructure Futures scenario one: Conflicted Planet
Data centers

Infrastructure Futures scenario one: Conflicted Planet

Regional blocs and national champions could leave infrastructure slower to innovate, more monopolistic and less resilient as climate risks mount.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2020
Five ways to improve your email security to protect you and your company’s information
Malware

Five ways to improve your email security to protect you and your company’s information

Weak account settings and careless clicks can expose personal data, let criminals impersonate you and compromise linked services.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Tue, 29th Jan 2019
Five ways to improve your email security and protect your personal information
Malware

Five ways to improve your email security and protect your personal information

Simple checks can stop account takeovers and phishing, from stronger passwords and two-factor authentication to encrypted connections and attachments.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 17th Jan 2019

Global Stories

National Security stories

OECD adopts privacy safeguards while accessing personal data
Data Privacy

OECD adopts privacy safeguards while accessing personal data

The agreement is on approaches to safeguarding the privacy and other freedoms when accessing personal data for national security and law enforcement purposes.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Dec 2022
Datacentres in NZ: PM's office rejects OIA request on briefings over plans
Hyperscale

Datacentres in NZ: PM's office rejects OIA request on briefings over plans

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern refuses to disclose her discussions with major tech companies regarding data centres in New Zealand.

By Phil Pennington • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Dec 2022
The ANU & Accenture tackle diversity in national security podcast
Accenture

The ANU & Accenture tackle diversity in national security podcast

Technology is constantly evolving, so in an industry where change and innovation are crucial to surviving, shouldn't workplace diversity be a priority, too?.

By Zach Thompson • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Jul 2022
Fortinet appoints Nicole Quinn as APAC head of government relations
Firewalls

Fortinet appoints Nicole Quinn as APAC head of government relations

Fortinet appoints Nicole Quinn as APAC Head of Government Relations to position the company with key government stakeholders in the cybersecurity debates.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Jun 2022
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Atturra
Data Analytics

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Atturra

Atturra CEO Stephen Kowal shares valuable insights into the Asia-Pacific IT services landscape in this 10 Minute IT Jam.

By Mitchell Hageman • 6 min read • Thu, 31st Mar 2022
Macquarie Government appoints Mike Foster as Director of Strategic Growth
Cloud Services

Macquarie Government appoints Mike Foster as Director of Strategic Growth

Macquarie Government has appointed former CEO of Fujitsu Australia and New Zealand, Mike Foster, as Director of Strategic Growth.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Mar 2022
Natural disasters, card fraud Kiwis' top security concerns
Disaster Recovery

Natural disasters, card fraud Kiwis' top security concerns

Only 22% of Kiwis are concerned about a security breach while working from home, despite increasing cyber attacks.

By Ben Moore • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2020
U.S. face meets egg – used telecom tech to spy on own allies
Spying

U.S. face meets egg – used telecom tech to spy on own allies

Huawei revels in a 'gotcha' moment in the wake of The Washington Post's revelation that the US Govt used backdoors in CIA-owned tech company to spy on allies.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Feb 2020
Thailand leads ASEAN into a secure digital future
Cybersecurity

Thailand leads ASEAN into a secure digital future

As the chair country of ASEAN, Thailand aims to advance the community towards a future that includes a digital ASEAN.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2019

Stories from Other Regions

National Security stories

Government cooperation key to stopping cyber attacks
Supply Chain

Government cooperation key to stopping cyber attacks

The majority of respondents from a recent Trellix report believe government-led initiatives can play an important role in protection against cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Apr 2022
Aussie IT leaders say ransomware a national security threat
Malware

Aussie IT leaders say ransomware a national security threat

New research has found extortion continues even if a ransom is paid, while CISOs are under increasing pressure.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Feb 2022