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Critical infrastructure protection market to skyrocket in coming years
Hyperscale

Critical infrastructure protection market to skyrocket in coming years

With crime comes the need for protection and it's certainly no different for critical infrastructure within data centers, a new report finds.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Jul 2018
Utilities and critical infrastructure providers must improve cybersecurity
Unified Communications

Utilities and critical infrastructure providers must improve cybersecurity

Critical infrastructure and utilities providers must take steps to understand and protect against cyber attacks as they adopt new technologies, warns ForeScout.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Jun 2018
Smart cities changing the world - and the cyber risks that go with them
Smart Cities

Smart cities changing the world - and the cyber risks that go with them

71% of respondents believe the energy sector is most susceptible to attacks, as well as communications, and financial services.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 31st May 2018
Virsec, GHD partnership vows to defend world's critical infrastructure against cyber attacks
Cybersecurity

Virsec, GHD partnership vows to defend world's critical infrastructure against cyber attacks

As part of their global partnership, Virsec and GHD will embark on a roadshow of Australia and New Zealand in July.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd May 2018
ANZ firms must reconsider their approach to airgapped networks, US security expert warns
Firewalls

ANZ firms must reconsider their approach to airgapped networks, US security expert warns

A US security expert is warning New Zealand and Australian organisations that traditional 'airgap' solutions are not the best approach.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Apr 2018
Singapore passes Cybersecurity Bill for nation's critical infrastructure providers
Supply Chain

Singapore passes Cybersecurity Bill for nation's critical infrastructure providers

Singapore's parliament has passed the new Cybersecurity Bill, bolstering cybersecurity for critical infrastructure sectors, from water to aviation.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2018
Attacks on UK's critical infrastructure to skyrocket 100% over next 2 years
Malware

Attacks on UK's critical infrastructure to skyrocket 100% over next 2 years

​Thought 2017 was bad? Well according to cybersecurity expert Huntsman Security, it's going to get a whole worse.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Dec 2017

Stories from Other Regions

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Protecting your ability to contribute to a sustainable world
Data Protection

Protecting your ability to contribute to a sustainable world

Rising cyberattacks on smart grids are driving utilities to adopt stronger identity checks and encryption as connected meters multiply 30% a year.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 17th May 2018
New fuel pipeline unlikely to provide solution
Digital twins

New fuel pipeline unlikely to provide solution

Fuel shortages could be eased by better storage and contingency planning after the Marsden to Wiri rupture, Infrastructure New Zealand says.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Sep 2017
Faster internet bringing more cyberattacks
Malware

Faster internet bringing more cyberattacks

Rising digital dependence is exposing businesses and households to more phishing scams, malware and other attacks, NZTech warns.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Sep 2017
Unplugging the USB cybersecurity threat
Data Protection

Unplugging the USB cybersecurity threat

USB malware can shut plants and sewage systems, prompting Honeywell to launch a tool that checks removable drives before they connect.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Sep 2017
CERT report only captures the tip of the iceberg
Data Protection

CERT report only captures the tip of the iceberg

Reported cyber incidents costing NZ companies more than GBP £400,000 in three months may be only a fraction of the true toll, NZTech warns.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Aug 2017
Are your health records safe from attackers?
Data Protection

Are your health records safe from attackers?

Patients could face disrupted care and higher risks as a Microsoft security chief warns New Zealand health systems remain easy targets for hackers.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jul 2017
Repairs to quake-damaged line continue apace
Disaster Recovery

Repairs to quake-damaged line continue apace

Freight services on the Main North Line remain months away, with only 10 kilometres left to repair after the 2016 earthquake.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Jul 2017
Major cyberattack a matter of when, not if
Malware

Major cyberattack a matter of when, not if

Health services could face major disruption as officials warn a severe cyberattack is likely, with insurance cover still scarce among firms.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2017
Kaikoura earthquake a wake-up call for Wellington
Risk & Compliance

Kaikoura earthquake a wake-up call for Wellington

A direct hit on the capital could cost New Zealand about USD $29 billion and trigger wider economic damage, Deloitte warns.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 4th May 2017
Recent cyclones signal need for better planning
Risk & Compliance

Recent cyclones signal need for better planning

Flood-hit communities are being urged to plan for rising sea levels and more frequent extremes as experts warn current rules lag behind climate risk.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 18th Apr 2017
CERT response team to ward off cyberattacks
Malware

CERT response team to ward off cyberattacks

The new unit will give businesses and internet users a hotline and online tools to report attacks as ransomware and hacking rise.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Thu, 13th Apr 2017