New Zealand’s Cybersecurity Skills Gap: A Call to Action for Education and Industry
New Zealand faces a critical shortage of cybersecurity professionals, with an estimated 3,500 roles unfilled. This gap, linked by 70% of businesses to rising cyber risks, highlights a significant missed opportunity for the nation’s tertiary education sector and its broader economy. Experts emphasize the urgent need to bridge the disconnect between academic institutions and industry […]
AI Adoption Fuels Cyber Risks for New Zealand Businesses
New Zealand businesses are increasingly adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) for productivity gains, but this rapid integration is exposing them to significant and escalating cyber risks. A growing number of cyber-attacks are leveraging AI vulnerabilities, while the unauthorised use of AI tools by employees, known as ‘shadow AI’, creates new blind spots and data sprawl, exacerbating […]
Mastering Firewall Management: A Comprehensive Guide for 2026
In today’s digital world, keeping your network safe is a big deal. Things change fast, and what worked last year might not be enough now. This guide is all about making sure your firewalls are doing their job right, especially as we head into 2026. We’ll cover how to set them up, keep them running […]