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National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) stories

Could New Zealanders initiate a cyber attack from within?

The threat landscape is significantly increasing worldwide, and the opportunities it presents are a growing concern in Aotearoa.

By Zach Thompson • 6 min read • Fri, 27th May 2022

Supply Chain

The path to bolstering supply chain security in New Zealand

Supply chain security is a matter of national security, with businesses called on to prioritize cybersecurity following high-profile attacks like SolarWinds.

By Mitchell Hageman • 7 min read • Fri, 27th May 2022

Cybersecurity

The dark web in Aotearoa: Is it as bad as we think?

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?.

By Zach Thompson • 5 min read • Wed, 27th Apr 2022

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

How prepared is Aotearoa for a major cybersecurity breach?

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.

By Zach Thompson • 9 min read • Fri, 1st Apr 2022

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Advantage offers increased benefits with NCSC partnership

Advantage has announced that it has partnered with the National Cyber Security Centre's (NCSC's) Malware Free Networks (MFN) service.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Mar 2022

Quantum Computing

GCSB updates NZISM for first time since September 2020

The New Zealand Information Security Manual (NZISM) has released important information in its latest update, Version 3.5.

By Zach Thompson • 7 min read • Mon, 28th Feb 2022

Breach Prevention

NCSC warns risk of cyber attack amid Russia/Ukraine tensions

NCSC warns NZ organisations to assess cyber security amid Russia-Ukraine tensions. NCSC joins HIBP government programme.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Feb 2022

Breach Prevention

NCSC joins data breach service in government programme

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has become part of the data breach service Have I Been Pwned's (HIBP) government programme.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Feb 2022

Supply Chain

An exclusive look at the NZ NCSC cyber crime report

New Zealand's National Cyber Security Centre has released its Cyber Threat Report for 2020/2021, detailing major cyber incidents and trends.

By Matthew Lark • 11 min read • Mon, 13th Dec 2021

Malware

NCSC expands Malware Free Networks service to NZ cybersecurity providers

National Cyber Security Centre expands Malware Free Networks capabilities for private sector cybersecurity providers.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Dec 2021

Cybersecurity

What is NZ's Cyber Security Emergency Response Plan?

The Cyber Security Emergency Response Plan (CSERP) is the framework that the government will use in the event of a cyber-emergency.

By Jonathan Cotton • 7 min read • Wed, 3rd Nov 2021

Supply Chain

Does New Zealand have a chief information security officer?

What's the equivalent role in the government? Who holds it? And how does the position help protect New Zealand's digital integrity?.

By Jonathan Cotton • 8 min read • Wed, 27th Oct 2021

Cybersecurity

NCSC prevents $70m harm against NZ's nationally significant organisations

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.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Nov 2020

Supply Chain

GCSB report: NZ firms lack CISOs, human investment

A GCSB report reveals that over 80% of major NZ firms lack a CISO, with significant gaps in human investment affecting overall cyber resilience.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Nov 2018

Global Stories

National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) stories

Cybersecurity

NCSC advisory highlights poor security configurations

The GCSB's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has released a cyber security advisory identifying commonly exploited controls and practices.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 18th May 2022

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

NCSC ANZAC address highlights the importance of strong relationships for cyber threat prevention

NCSC Director Lisa Fong shares insight on cyber challenges and opportunities facing NZ, highlighting the importance of working with allies to tackle threats.

By Mitchell Hageman • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd May 2022

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

NCSC, international partners issue cyber security advisory

NCSC issues cyber security advisory with international partners, highlighting 15 most commonly exploited vulnerabilities.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Apr 2022

Malware

Kaseya ransomware attack: MSPs warned to shut down VSA servers

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.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Jul 2021