National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) stories - Page 4
NCSC, international partners issue cyber security advisory
Fri, 29th Apr 2022
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NCSC issues cyber security advisory with international partners, highlighting 15 most commonly exploited vulnerabilities.
The dark web in Aotearoa: Is it as bad as we think?
Wed, 27th Apr 2022
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dark web
Encountering the term 'dark web' might bring thoughts of criminal activity and harmful behaviour to mind, but what exactly is it, and is it all bad?.
How prepared is Aotearoa for a major cybersecurity breach?
Fri, 1st Apr 2022
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
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breach prevention
Because of the digital world we now live in, the risk of cyber attacks means that geography is no longer enough to distance ourselves from tensions overseas.
Advantage offers increased benefits with NCSC partnership
Tue, 22nd Mar 2022
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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gcsb
Advantage has announced that it has partnered with the National Cyber Security Centre's (NCSC's) Malware Free Networks (MFN) service.
GCSB updates NZISM for first time since September 2020
Mon, 28th Feb 2022
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quantum computing
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
The New Zealand Information Security Manual (NZISM) has released important information in its latest update, Version 3.5.
NCSC warns risk of cyber attack amid Russia/Ukraine tensions
Tue, 22nd Feb 2022
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breach prevention
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
NCSC warns NZ organisations to assess cyber security amid Russia-Ukraine tensions. NCSC joins HIBP government programme.
NCSC joins data breach service in government programme
Fri, 18th Feb 2022
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breach prevention
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has become part of the data breach service Have I Been Pwned's (HIBP) government programme.
An exclusive look at the NZ NCSC cyber crime report
Mon, 13th Dec 2021
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
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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.
NCSC expands Malware Free Networks service to NZ cybersecurity providers
Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
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malware
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partner programmes
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supply chain
National Cyber Security Centre expands Malware Free Networks capabilities for private sector cybersecurity providers.
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.
Does New Zealand have a chief information security officer?
Wed, 27th Oct 2021
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ddos
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
What's the equivalent role in the government? Who holds it? And how does the position help protect New Zealand's digital integrity?.
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.
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.
NCSC prevents $70m harm against NZ's nationally significant organisations
Fri, 27th Nov 2020
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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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.
GCSB report: NZ firms lack CISOs, human investment
Thu, 1st Nov 2018
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supply chain
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it budget
A GCSB report reveals that over 80% of major NZ firms lack a CISO, with significant gaps in human investment affecting overall cyber resilience.
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.
'Utterly frightening': UK's critical infrastructure is under attack
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
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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.
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.
NCSC reveals unclassified look into New Zealand's cyber threat landscape
Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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cyber attacks
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.
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.