Hackers to be challenged at University of Waikato
Posted on 12-Jul-2019 21:34 News, Security
Organised by the University's CROW lab, the annual event sees teams and individuals from around the country compete in a series of tasks, from hacking devices to solving security puzzles and defending servers.
NZ and France seek to end use of social media for acts of terrorism
Posted on 24-Apr-2019 12:13 News, Security
New Zealand and France announced today that the two nations will bring together countries and tech companies in an attempt to bring to an end the ability to use social media to organise and promote terrorism and violent extremism, in the wake of the March 15 terrorist attacks in Christchurch New Zealand.
New cyber-protection and insurance product for businesses launched in APAC
Posted on 10-Apr-2019 20:59 News, Security
Specialist insurance provider Delta Insurance has partnered with global security leader DynaRisk to deliver a cyber-protection and insurance product for businesses and their employees and customers across the Asia-Pacific region.
Yubikey 5 review
Posted on 18-Feb-2019 15:34 Reviews, Security, by M Freitas
Managing ones access to services in general (online and offline) is something everyone does in their lives but not many consider the implications around chosing weak passwords, the problems of reusing passwords, the lack of security by design in some services and so on. Yubikey devices (and second factor authentication in general) can enhance security online, if used right.
New Ring Stick Up Cams available in New Zealand
Posted on 23-Jan-2019 20:54 News, Security
Ring Stick Up Cam Wired and Stick Up Cam Battery feature motion detection, 1080p full HD resolution, night vision, two-way talk, a siren, and a wide viewing angle.
New government-funded digital identity initiatives announced
Posted on 4-Dec-2018 18:32 News, Security
Government Digital Services Minister Megan Woods has confirmed today that New Zealanders will get their say on how they are recognised online, with the government committing $5.15 million funding for research into digital identity.
Trend Micro Security extended to Microsoft Edge browser
Posted on 23-Nov-2018 11:41 News, Security
Trend Micro has announced Trend Micro Security for Microsoft Edge, an app that provides consumers with an additional layer of security for Windows 10 in S mode devices sold across Australia and New Zealand.
GCSB releases cyber resilience report
Posted on 5-Nov-2018 10:54 News, Security
The Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) has released a benchmark assessment of cyber security resilience across New Zealand’s nationally significant organisations.
