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Hutt City Council beefs up cybersecurity with SSS Virtual Chief Information Security Officer service

Hutt City Council strengthens its cybersecurity framework by utilising SSS IT Security Specialists' Virtual Chief Security Officer solution, leading to improved data protection.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024

Digital Transformation

Visibility and AI in a world of security threats

Burnout is mounting for security teams as sprawling attack surfaces and false positives make threats harder to spot and stop.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Wed, 5th Apr 2023

Data Protection

2023 a year of cyber concerns

Small businesses are especially exposed as phishing and fraud reports rise, with CERT NZ logging 2,069 cybercrimes in one quarter.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2023

Data Protection

Growing organisations likely to be targeted by attacks

As IoT adoption grows, businesses face rising cyber risk that could slow trust and stall sales unless protections improve.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Sep 2022

Digital Transformation

Businesses investing in ‘outdated’ cyber security

Most ANZ security leaders say old tools are failing against modern attacks, with 57% fearing breaches may have gone unnoticed.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Jun 2022

Data Protection

Construction and manufacturing top industries hit by ransomware

Construction and manufacturing firms face the highest ransomware risk, as attacks cost businesses millions and can halt operations.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Nov 2021

Software-as-a-Service

New Zealand’s critical infrastructure vulnerable to cyber attacks

Banks and public services face rising disruption as attackers eye energy and water networks, with millions already lost to cyber incidents.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 16th Sep 2021

Virtual Private Networks

Remote working putting organisations at risk of ransomware

Poorly configured remote access systems are leaving Kiwi businesses exposed, with CERT NZ warning ransomware reports hit a quarterly high.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Aug 2021

Global Stories

Infosec stories

Phishing

New phishing scam uses QR codes to bypass security tools

Barracuda analysts warn of escalating phishing threats using QR codes crafted from ASCII/Unicode characters, evading traditional security measures.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024

Virtualisation

F5 introduces NGINX One to boost app security & delivery

F5 releases NGINX One software to enhance application security and delivery for diverse enterprise teams, integrating load balancing, security, and AI-driven insights.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024

Disaster Recovery

The imperative to go beyond backup, by focusing on cyber resilience & AI

This World Backup Day Cohesity calls for a focus on cyber resilience & AI amid rising cyber threats.

By Brett Chase • 5 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2024

Firewalls

Kaspersky study: 40% of firms face shortage in cybersecurity hiring

Over 40% of firms face a crippling lack of qualified cybersecurity professionals, contributing to heightened security risks, a new global study by Kaspersky exposes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024

Software-as-a-Service

ISMS.online partners with ECI Partners for global expansion plans

Data privacy SaaS ISMS.online joins forces with investment leaders ECI Partners to drive global expansion and product innovation.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Dec 2023

Risk & Compliance

NAVEX uncovers state of risk and compliance in latest report

NAVEX's 2023 State of Risk & Compliance Report reveals a decline in management's commitment to compliance and an increase in overall program maturity.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Jun 2023