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Mako: Spark owed $26.9m, little chance of funds for unsecured creditors
Physical Security

Mako: Spark owed $26.9m, little chance of funds for unsecured creditors

Spark NZ was owed $26.9 million when Mako Networks went into receivership, with little chance of unsecured creditors recouping their funds.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Nov 2015
Fortinet and IDC: The five stages of IT security
Firewalls

Fortinet and IDC: The five stages of IT security

From ad hoc to optimised: The IDC-Fortinet report unveils the universal journey of IT security, pressing firms to ascend five essential stages.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Nov 2015
New Zealand's Government shines the spotlight on data security
Data Protection

New Zealand's Government shines the spotlight on data security

The New Zealand government's approach to data security could benefit the commercial sector, says Greg Thomas of Unisys New Zealand.

By Greg Thomas • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Nov 2015
Business techniques used to combat cyberbullying
Cyberbullying

Business techniques used to combat cyberbullying

Computer Forensics NZ has developed a new technique to combat cyberbullying by collecting offensive texts or messages, even when they have been deleted.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Nov 2015
Kiwis overconfident when it comes to online security
Symantec

Kiwis overconfident when it comes to online security

Symantec says that despite the concern and awareness of cybercrime, consumers are overconfident in their online security behaviours.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Nov 2015
'Alarming' malware activity up 75%
Cyber Criminal

'Alarming' malware activity up 75%

Soaring exploit kit use sees malware surge by 75%, as cybercriminals target users with automated attacks, Infoblox's DNS Threat Index reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Nov 2015
New security app from ESET to protect children online
Malware

New security app from ESET to protect children online

ESET launches new parental control app for Android devices in Asia Pacific, helping parents protect their children online.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Nov 2015
Fortinet 'secret' aces NSS Labs endpoint security test
Firewalls

Fortinet 'secret' aces NSS Labs endpoint security test

One of Fortinet's best kept secrets has aced the latest NSS Labs enterprise endpoint protection test, with a 99.8% block rate, to win recommendation.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Nov 2015
Real world impact of cyberattacks starting to show, says Trend Micro
Health Technologies

Real world impact of cyberattacks starting to show, says Trend Micro

Security software company Trend Micro has released a report that examines the real world effects of a security breach.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Nov 2015
New Zealand information security awards finalists named
Cybersecurity

New Zealand information security awards finalists named

The 2015 iSanz Awards finalists have been named with nominees including Aura Information, Vodafone and the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Nov 2015
Big data's big role in OT security
Data Analytics

Big data's big role in OT security

The convergence of OT and IT is posing security risks as OT systems lack security infrastructure, says BAE Systems Applied Intelligence.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Nov 2015
D-Link launches new vigilant camera range for business
Surveillance

D-Link launches new vigilant camera range for business

D-Link unveils the Vigilance camera lineup, promising robust surveillance tech at competitive prices for firms.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Nov 2015
Cybersecurity a growing issue: Innovations only go so far
Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity a growing issue: Innovations only go so far

Global cybersecurity is at a 'C' average, according to Tenable Network Security's 2016 Global Cybersecurity Assurance Report Card.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Nov 2015
Kordia ups cyber-security game with $10.2m Aura acquisition
Partner Programmes

Kordia ups cyber-security game with $10.2m Aura acquisition

Kordia is expanding its cyber-security portfolio, snapping up up Wellington-based Aura Information Security in a $10.2 million deal.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Nov 2015
Wellington to host Kiwi-focused cloud security event
Data Analytics

Wellington to host Kiwi-focused cloud security event

New Zealand's STRATUS research group is hosting an event to showcase cloud security tools and techniques for businesses.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Nov 2015
Behavioural and tech changes needed to counter security threats
Cybersecurity

Behavioural and tech changes needed to counter security threats

Technology isn't enough to counter security threats, with Kiwi companies needing to harness behavioural changes in order to protect the businesses.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Nov 2015
Businesses facing serious risk from haphazard PAM
Network Infrastructure

Businesses facing serious risk from haphazard PAM

Haphazard privileged account management is exposing businesses to serious risk according to a new survey from Dell.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Nov 2015
Keep safe while shopping online with these tips
Cybersecurity

Keep safe while shopping online with these tips

Kiwis, stay secure! MasterCard shares vital tips to prevent online shopping scams amid a spike in cyber fraud.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Nov 2015
Victoria University cybersecurity partnership brings value beyond uni
Cybersecurity

Victoria University cybersecurity partnership brings value beyond uni

A new Victoria University partnership is expected to increase demand for Victoria's multidisciplinary cyber program and bring value to wider NZ.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Nov 2015