2021
April-May 2021
Welcome to the April-May issue of New Zealand Security Magazine! In this issue we continue our focus on Women in Security and we feature several stories focused on cyber security. We’re proud that this issue sees us […]
Month: March 2021
Defence
New Zealand Defence Industry Association CEO Jenny Vickers departs
The New Zealand Defence Industry Association (NZDIA) announces the departure of CEO Jennie Vickers following a successful four years at the helm. Announced verbally at a recent Member Meeting, the NZDIA confirmed yesterday in a […]
Cyber Security
Is there a trojan on your network?
The Solarwinds attack has wreaked havoc across thousands of organisations, writes Planit Software Testing’s David Withers APP, and electronic physical security systems are particularly vulnerable to it. US Government departments are among the 18,000 enterprise customers affected […]
Cyber Security
US bank regulator reports key risks and effects of COVID-19
The US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s Semi-annual Risk Perspective for Fall 2020 reports risky times for banks – from terrorist financing to cyberattacks and shady cryptocurrency activity. The Office of the Comptroller […]
Counter-Terrorism
Addressing the home-grown threat
With recent terrorist attacks in the West ‘home-grown’, Wellington based Security Consultant Marc Collins CSyP explains how governments might go about countering the threat whilst preserving freedoms. According to the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) […]
Access / Perimeters
Gallagher Digital ID – A revolution in access control
With streamlined remote provisioning, Gallagher’s Digital ID access control solution makes for an improved experience – both for credential managers and users. Access cards are a reliable solution when managing site access for personnel, and […]
Counter-Terrorism
Q&A: History lost on Christchurch Attacks Royal Commission of Inquiry
Massey University intelligence and counter terrorism specialist Dr John Battersby answers our questions on the report of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Christchurch terrorist attacks. NZSM: The government has accepted all 44 recommendations […]
2021
Autumn 2021
Kia Ora and welcome to the Autumn 2021 – and 19th – issue of Line of Defence. In this first issue of Line of Defence for 2021, we feature plenty of recent industry news and upcoming events in […]
