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Gallagher's high security controller gains UK NPSA nod

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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Gallagher wins NPSA compliance for its High Security C7000 controller, targeting critical national infrastructure and high-assurance sites.
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Gallagher wins supreme honours as export growth tops 32 percent

Mon, 1st Dec 2025
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Gallagher wins Supreme Award at NZ International Business Awards, boasting 32% export growth and aiming for NZD $1 billion global revenue soon.
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Your Data deserves better

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Gallagher Security offers integrated data centre security solutions that enhance protection, operational efficiency and support sustainability goals globally.
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New Zealand businesses urged to boost security against rising cyber threats

Mon, 20th Oct 2025
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New Zealand's intelligence chief warns rising foreign cyber espionage demands businesses strengthen security to protect innovation and national interests.
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DroneShield invests millions in R&D & manufacturing expansion

Mon, 14th Jul 2025
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DroneShield to invest AUD $13 million in a new Sydney R&D and manufacturing facility, expanding production capacity to USD $2.4 billion annually by 2026.
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Hybrid identity security scores decline as vulnerabilities rise

Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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Security scores for hybrid identity systems drop to 61 in 2025, with mid-sized companies and government sectors facing the biggest vulnerability challenges.
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High-performance tech framework attracts global police sector

Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
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New Zealand's Vantaset, based on elite athlete research, is gaining interest from UK, US and North American police and defence sectors to boost workforce performance.
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International code targets responsible cyber intrusion use

Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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Seventeen countries, including the UK, France, Japan, and Italy, have adopted a new Code of Practice to regulate commercial cyber intrusion capabilities responsibly.
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Microsoft opens first hyperscale data centre in New Zealand

Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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clean technologies
Microsoft has launched its first hyperscale data centre in New Zealand, enhancing local productivity and promising significant tech advancements.
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NZSIS urges wider sharing of intelligence to build resilience

Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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NZSIS Director Andrew Hampton calls for broader public and business access to intelligence, aiming to boost community resilience and national security.
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Cybersecurity advisory highlights top vulnerabilities of 2023

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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Leading cybersecurity agencies have issued an advisory identifying frequently exploited vulnerabilities in 2023, urging enhanced security measures across sectors.
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SafeGuardian expands to New Zealand with cyber services

Tue, 5th Nov 2024
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SafeGuardian is expanding into New Zealand to provide advanced cybersecurity services, addressing rising threats to local businesses in the region.
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New Zealand agencies issue security guidance for tech start-ups

Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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New Zealand's security agencies have issued guidance for emerging tech firms, addressing risks from foreign-state actors amid rising cyber threats.
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AppOmni appoints Joel Wallenstrom as new General Manager

Wed, 21st Aug 2024
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AppOmni appoints Joel Wallenstrom as General Manager to spearhead its SaaS security initiatives, integrating Product, Engineering, and Customer Success disciplines.
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Kiwi intelligence agencies welcome human rights compliance review

Fri, 5th Jul 2024
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NZSIS and GCSB are welcoming an IGIS review on Human Rights Risk Assessments with open arms, highlighting a need for enhanced oversight and compliance.
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US Insider Risk Management Centre launches to tackle threats

Fri, 24th May 2024
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education, learning & training
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public sector
The new U.S. Insider Risk Management Centre of Excellence launches to strengthen insider threat defences, collaborating with the Australian and Canadian counterparts.
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LOTL cyber attack technique growing in popularity

Thu, 25th May 2023
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'Living off the land' cyberattack techniques are growing in popularity, according to Tony Jarvis, Director of Enterprise Security at Darktrace.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from CyberArk

Fri, 1st Jul 2022
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Olly Stimpson joins us today to discuss the importance of MSP programmes and how MSP partners are experiencing success with CyberArk.
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Five Eyes nations want legal access to backdoors to fight 'illegal content'

Tue, 13th Oct 2020
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The nations argue that encryption can make the enforcement of public safety difficult, particularly when it comes to serious problems like child exploitation.