National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) stories - Page 3
6% more state-sponsored attacks this year, says NCSC report
Thu, 15th Dec 2022
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The GCSB's NCSC has released its annual Cyber Threat Report, highlighting the impact of global competition and cyber defence capabilities.
Large cyber attack targets several government organisations
Wed, 7th Dec 2022
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nz government
New-Zealand IT MSP suffers cyber-incident, affecting government agencies. Data held by Mercury IT NZ blocked. Investigations underway.
iSANZ ceremony recognises Aotearoa's efforts for 2022
Wed, 2nd Nov 2022
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Various cybersecurity professionals, firms and initiatives were honoured at last night's Information Security Awards of New Zealand (iSANZ).
NCSC feed: Advantage adds a local flavour to international security solution
Thu, 1st Sep 2022
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With so many people working from home, the corporate firewall has less relevance when it comes to protecting roaming users.
Could New Zealanders initiate a cyber attack from within?
Fri, 27th May 2022
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The threat landscape is significantly increasing worldwide, and the opportunities it presents are a growing concern in Aotearoa.
The path to bolstering supply chain security in New Zealand
Fri, 27th May 2022
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supply chain systems
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risk & compliance
Supply chain security is a matter of national security, with businesses called on to prioritize cybersecurity following high-profile attacks like SolarWinds.
NCSC advisory highlights poor security configurations
Wed, 18th May 2022
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The GCSB's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has released a cyber security advisory identifying commonly exploited controls and practices.
NCSC ANZAC address highlights the importance of strong relationships for cyber threat prevention
Mon, 2nd May 2022
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NCSC Director Lisa Fong shares insight on cyber challenges and opportunities facing NZ, highlighting the importance of working with allies to tackle threats.
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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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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risk & compliance
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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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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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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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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data privacy
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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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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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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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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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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.