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How emerging technologies in critical infrastructure are expanding cyber risks

Emerging tech in critical infrastructure boosts automation but widens cyber risks, with attacks targeting unified platforms and unencrypted OT protocols.

By Michael Murphy • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025

Encryption

Government Agencies race ahead of private sector on quantum preparedness

Government agencies outpace the private sector in quantum computing readiness, urging urgent action to protect future cybersecurity and national security.

By Julian Fay • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Aug 2025

Cybersecurity

Cloudflare report reveals surge in internet shutdowns & outages

Cloudflare's Q2 2025 report reveals a sharp rise in global internet shutdowns from government actions, outages, cable damage and cyberattacks, hitting multiple countries.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025

Data Analytics

Siren 14.7 boosts police investigations with AI-driven insights

Siren's 14.7 investigative platform uses AI to help police tackle complex threats, enabling real-time analysis of vast data for faster, clearer insights.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Japan enacts Active Cyber Defense Law to neutralise threats

Japan has passed the Active Cyber Defense Law, allowing pre-emptive action against cyber threats while safeguarding privacy and civil liberties.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 30th Jun 2025

Government Communications Security Bureau

New secure data centre Mātai opens at RNZAF Base Auckland

The Government Communications Security Bureau has opened Mātai, a new secure data centre at RNZAF Base Auckland, enhancing New Zealand's digital infrastructure security.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Jun 2025

Data Protection

Fiji central bank leads push for stronger national cyber resilience

The Reserve Bank of Fiji is spearheading efforts to enhance national cyber resilience amid rapid digital growth, urging collaboration between public and private sectors.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025

Data Analytics

Siren adopts ISO GQL to boost graph search for investigators

Siren has adopted the ISO-standard GQL to enhance graph search, boosting efficiency and depth in investigations for law enforcement and intelligence agencies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025

Data Protection

The risky race to AI: How DeepSeek is reshaping the AI landscape

Chinese startup DeepSeek's new AI model cuts costs but sparks global security fears, prompting bans and cyberattacks amid geopolitical tensions.

By Pascal Geenens • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025

Physical Security

ASIO's declassified insights send powerful messages on protecting people, data centres, and buildings

ASIO Director warns of heightened 2025 threat level, urging enhanced physical and cyber security in buildings amid rising terrorism and sabotage risks.

By Michael Fisher • 6 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2025

Platform-as-a-Service

High-performance tech framework attracts global police sector

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2025

Stories from Other Regions

National Security stories

Semiconductors

Why deep tech venture capitalists have resilience in the face of global tariffs

Despite US tariffs disrupting global trade, deep tech venture capital remains resilient due to its strategic, long-term innovations and growing investor confidence.

By Alexandra Vidyuk • 5 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

New Zealand's place in global cyber defence - From medieval knights to cybercriminals

New Zealand faces mounting cyber threats from state-backed digital guerrilla warfare, urging urgent government action to safeguard critical infrastructure and national security.

By Patrick Sharp • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025

Surveillance

Dynon is first New Zealander in global Top 40 security leaders

Nicholas Dynon of Optic Security Group becomes first New Zealander named to Life Safety Association's global Top 40 Thought Leaders in Security & Life Safety 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2025

Supply Chain

Nation-state cyberattacks expose weaknesses in vital infrastructure

Nation-state cyberattacks increasingly target vital infrastructure sectors, exposing weaknesses and urging urgent improvements in cybersecurity resilience.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2025

Smart Cities

Vantiq & Argosy enter strategic partnership to boost AI in Southeast Asia

Vantiq and Argosy Partners have teamed up to speed up real-time AI deployment in Southeast Asia, focusing on healthcare, public safety and smart cities in the Philippines.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025

EduTech

Qantas breach sparks national push for stronger cyber resilience

Qantas' cyberattack affecting 6 million Australians sparks urgent calls for nationwide investment in stronger digital education and cyber resilience.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025

Firewalls

Indian & global startups race to defend data from quantum threats

Indian and global startups are pioneering quantum-safe encryption to secure data against emerging threats from powerful quantum computers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025

Risk & Compliance

Spectra launches cyber resilience certification for MSPs

Spectra launches a cyber resilience certification for MSPs, backed by a specialist advisory board to improve cybersecurity and insurance outcomes.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025