The Ultimate Guide to Network Security
A curated Kiwi edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Network Security.
What to know about Network Security
Network Security encompasses the technologies, policies, and practices designed to safeguard computer networks from unauthorized access, attacks, and data breaches. In an era marked by digital transformation, cloud adoption, and increased remote workforces, securing networks has become an essential priority for businesses, governments, and institutions alike.
This tag brings together an extensive range of insights and developments on network security, reflecting current challenges such as ransomware surges, DDoS attacks, vulnerabilities in IoT devices, and emerging risks linked with AI and cloud infrastructures. Readers can explore the evolving landscape of network protection technologies including virtual firewalls, secure SD-WAN solutions, zero trust models, encrypted traffic management, and unified threat management platforms.
From detailed case studies on securing healthcare and retail sectors to analysis of regional cyber threat trends, readers will find practical advice, expert opinions, and vendor news that illuminate how network security strategies adapt to protect organizational assets, maintain compliance, and ensure business continuity in an increasingly complex cyber-threat environment.
Whether you are a cybersecurity professional looking to stay abreast of the latest innovations or a business leader seeking to understand and mitigate risks to your network infrastructure, this collection of stories offers valuable perspectives on the critical role of network security today.
Kiwi Network Security News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Cello buys GKC Consulting to boost digital resilience
Customers will get fewer handovers during outages as Cello folds GKC Consulting's observability expertise into its network operations business.
Spectrum partners with Arctic Wolf on cyber services
New Zealand firms can now outsource 24x7 threat monitoring as Spectrum adds Arctic Wolf's managed detection and response to its resilience stack.
From cryptographic debt to boardroom accountability: A CEO's blueprint for post-quantum resilience
Quantum theft could expose sensitive records years from now, turning today's encrypted files into a board-level liability for Kiwi firms.
New Zealand cyber agency reports return of major attacks
The return of highly significant incidents has renewed pressure on New Zealand organisations to tighten defences after losses jumped to NZD $5.6 million.
Conference Room Audio Should Be Managed Like Enterprise IT
Better network oversight is letting firms scale meeting rooms, boost uptime and add AI captions, transcription and analytics.
Nextro wins Axis project of the year in New Zealand
The award underlines growing demand for mission-critical security integration across New Zealand's infrastructure sector.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Network Security
Netskope named leader in Gartner SASE & SSE reports
Zscaler lands dual Gartner Leader spots in SASE, SSE
Cato launches AI threat prevention for cyber attacks
QuSecure lands Gartner nod for crypto-agility tools
Check Point launches AI Network Firewall in R82.20
Featured News
Check Point CTO on AI's double-edged sword
AI is shrinking the gap between vulnerability disclosure and real-world exploitation to hours, forcing security teams to adapt fast.
SonicWall boosts endpoint security for SMBs and mid-market
SMBs and mid-market firms facing AI-driven attacks are set for tighter device controls as SonicWall prepares a new endpoint security product.
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Check Point: Hackers are already in. Act accordingly
Hackers are exploiting vulnerabilities in hours or minutes, leaving many organisations compromised before defenders spot the breach.
Companies wildly unprepared for new era of security threats
Many firms are exposing sensitive data as shadow AI and weak controls leave them open to breaches, hallucinations and unauthorised access.
Conference Room Audio Should Be Managed Like Enterprise IT
Better network oversight is letting firms scale meeting rooms, boost uptime and add AI captions, transcription and analytics.
Certes says be ready to protect data before Q Day hits
Only 3% of Australian businesses have started preparing for post-quantum cryptography, leaving sensitive data exposed to harvest-now, decrypt-later attacks.
HPE assisting IT teams navigate complex challenges
HPE Networking says AI, zero trust and SASE are reshaping network security as remote work and connected devices make threats harder to control.
Telstra launches Adaptive Networks Centre for businesses
Telstra launches Adaptive Networks Centre, giving enterprise customers and partners faster digital quoting, ordering and near real-time control.
Reviews
Expert Columns
SonicWall joins Anthropic's Project Glasswing to find flaws
Post-quantum cryptography: are we sleepwalking into the next Y2K moment?
Networks take the wheel as AI moves from hype to reality
From cryptographic debt to boardroom accountability: A CEO's blueprint for post-quantum resilience
AI does not invent cyber risk, it accelerates it
SonicWall research sounds Code Red on healthcare cybersecurity as attack rates refuse to decline
Cyber hygiene 101: The big fundamentals
What Swiss Cheese teaches us about choosing MDR
Your Immune System Doesn't Wait. Neither Should Your Security
Unlocking intelligence with access control
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Network Security News
From scramble to certainty: rethinking tax time for Kiwi small businesses
Poor digital confidence is leaving 42% of Kiwi small businesses dreading tax time, as mixed systems and security gaps expose errors.
Why local secure access is becoming critical for New Zealand organisations
Local secure access is moving up the agenda as outages, slower performance and data sovereignty concerns reshape how New Zealand firms manage risk.
Cyber breaches need communications planning, data warns
Businesses could save about 20% on breach costs if they prepare responses in advance, according to QBE and Atmos claims data.
Being unprepared for a cyber attack has a heavy price tag
Unprepared firms can face NZ$173,000 in ransomware costs alone, with lost clients and trust pushing the real bill much higher.
The hidden risk in New Zealand's digital transformation
Wider use of cloud, remote access and suppliers is leaving New Zealand organisations with harder-to-track cyber risk and weaker control.
Sharp New Zealand buys Securecom to boost IT services
Sharp New Zealand buys managed IT specialist Securecom, signalling a pivot from print hardware to broader cyber security and cloud services.
Kordia unveils Secure Edge SASE to tackle tool sprawl
Kordia launches Secure Edge SASE, unifying networking and security to curb tool sprawl and support hybrid work with Fortinet-backed controls.
'Be very, very suspicious': Neighbourly breach makes users vulnerable - expert
Neighbourly breach puts up to a million users at risk as stolen GPS data and messages hit dark web, experts urge extreme vigilance online.
Fortinet brings AI data centre security to NVIDIA DPUs
Fortinet embeds FortiGate firewalls on NVIDIA BlueField-3 DPUs to secure AI data centres without stealing CPU or GPU performance.
Westcon-Comstor expands NZ portfolio with Ivanti agreement
Westcon-Comstor has partnered with Ivanti to distribute its IT and security software across New Zealand, enhancing offerings for local channel partners.
AI drives smarter, converged cybersecurity across New Zealand
Nearly all large New Zealand firms now use AI in cybersecurity, shifting to smarter, automated defences amid growing cyber threats and evolving risks.
Securing the modern meeting room from hidden cyber risks
ShureCloud helps organisations secure modern meeting rooms by integrating AV device management into IT cybersecurity frameworks, reducing hidden cyber risks.
Spark & Ericsson launch private 5G to boost NZ industry
Spark and Ericsson launch private 5G service in New Zealand, enhancing industrial connectivity for automation and digital transformation across key sectors.
Simple steps to counter cyber threats
Nearly a quarter of New Zealand SMEs have already been hit by cyberattacks, with many still lacking basic defences against costly breaches.
NortonVPN unveils major update with fresh features & locations
NortonVPN updates its service with 37 new countries, Smart TV apps, and advanced privacy features like Double VPN and IP Rotation for enhanced security.
Network for Learning upgrades Wi-Fi in over 1,700 NZ schools
Network for Learning has upgraded Wi-Fi in over 1,700 New Zealand schools, enhancing internet speed and reliability for digital learning nationwide.
Telesmart joins AoG Marketplace to provide secure network services
Telesmart joins New Zealand's AoG Marketplace, offering secure network management services meeting strict government security standards for public sector use.
Shure launches AV solutions tailored for IT-managed spaces
Shure launches three new AV solutions, including MXA901 mic and ShureCloud platform, designed for scalable, secure audio management in hybrid IT spaces.
Cudy networking range launches in NZ with local support
Computer Dynamics has launched Cudy networking products in New Zealand, offering local support and a range of affordable, high-performance Wi-Fi and smart home devices.
Risks and benefits of AI in cybersecurity
Security teams are being urged to pair AI with human oversight as bias, privacy risks and adversarial attacks can weaken defences.
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