National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) stories - Page 4
NCSC joins data breach service in government programme
Fri, 18th Feb 2022
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breach prevention
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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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supply chain & logistics
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risk & compliance
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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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malware
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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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cybersecurity
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ncsc
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pijf
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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ddos
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cybersecurity
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gcsb
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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malware
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ransomware
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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.
No more 'pawswords': Why pet names shouldn't unlock your online accounts
Fri, 16th Apr 2021
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
15% of Britons use their pet's name as a password, making them easy targets for cybercriminals, warns UK's National Cyber Security Centre.
NCSC prevents $70m harm against NZ's nationally significant organisations
Fri, 27th Nov 2020
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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ncsc
New Zealand’s nationally significant organisations have faced at least 352 cyber incidents in the 2019/2020 year, but the dangers are far from over.
GCSB report: NZ firms lack CISOs, human investment
Thu, 1st Nov 2018
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gcsb
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it spending
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ncsc
A GCSB report reveals that over 80% of major NZ firms lack a CISO, with significant gaps in human investment affecting overall cyber resilience.
GCSB exposes Russia's involvement in malicious cyber attacks
Thu, 4th Oct 2018
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gcsb
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ncsc
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cyber attacks
New Zealand and UK blame Russian government for cyber attacks on political institutions, businesses, sports bodies, and media.
'Utterly frightening': UK's critical infrastructure is under attack
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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cybersecurity
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ncsc
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cybercrime
The NCSC recently issued a warning that the UK's critical infrastructure has been under cyberattack for at least a year.
80% increase in cyberattacks: “Ultimately it is a race against time”
Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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multi-cloud
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cybersecurity
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ncsc
UK faces more than 10 significant cyber-attacks per week, according to Robin Jones, head of technology resilience at the FCA.
Three key elements to protect Kiwi enterprises from cyber threats
Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Executive teams must invest in continually improving security management processes to prevent successful attacks.
NCSC reveals unclassified look into New Zealand's cyber threat landscape
Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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ncsc
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nz government
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cyber attacks
The NCSC released its 2016/2017 Cyber Threat Report last week, which reveals that there were 396 cyber incidents this year - 58 more than last year.
Don't expect Govt to protect NZ healthcare firms from cyber attacks, health expert warns
Wed, 5th Jul 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Health expert cautions against cyber complacency, urging NZ healthcare firms to bolster defences amid rising threats.
NCSC report counts 338 recorded attacks on NZ’s ‘nationally significant organisations’
Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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malware
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ddos
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ransomware
NZ's top organisations hit by 338 cyber attacks, warns NCSC, with the actual figures likely far greater as threats escalate.
Singapore and The Netherlands sign for security
Wed, 13th Jul 2016
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cybersecurity
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csa
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ncsc
Singapore's Cyber Security Agency and the Netherlands' National Cyber Security Center have signed an MOU to enhance cyber security.
Cyber security & risk management - what your enterprise needs to consider
Wed, 18th Mar 2015
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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ncsc
New Zealand National Cyber Security Centre: Cyber Security & Risk Management – Issues for consideration at Board Level.
Minister Hungary for change at Budapest cyber conference
Wed, 3rd Oct 2012
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malware
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phishing
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physical security
Communications and Information Technology Minister Amy Adams heads to the three-day conference aimed at building a resilient global digital environment.
Government opens national cyber security centre
Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ncsc
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cyber threats
The government has opened its new National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), fulfilling a part of its cyber security strategy released in June.