2023
Line of Defence Magazine – Summer 2023
Kia ora and welcome to the Summer 2023-24 issue of Line of Defence Magazine! It’s amazing to think that with this final edition for 2023 we celebrate the 30th issue of Line of Defence overall […]
Year: 2023
Cyber Security
Four ways to lower your cyber insurance premiums
Four cybersecurity strategies can help lower an organisation’s cyber risk profile and therefore lower their cyber insurance premiums, writes Geoff Schomburgk, VP for Asia Pacific & Japan at Yubico. Cyberattacks are growing in frequency and […]
2023
New Zealand Security Magazine – December 2023 – January 2024
Kia ora and welcome to the December 2023 – January 2024 issue of New Zealand Security Magazine! It’s that time of the year again when gift giving is in the air and we flex our […]
Defence
Civil-Military Wargames: Planning for high-complexity hybrid operations in the South West Pacific
Melanesia is a potential setting for future hybrid conflict, and wargames may be a cost-effective way to simulate integration of civil and military information operations in the region, writes Ben Morgan. The Indo-Pacific region is […]
Electronic Security
Wasabi Technologies partners with Channel Ten to deliver surveillance cloud solutions
Hot cloud storage company Wasabi Technologies has announced partnerships with distributor Channel Ten in New Zealand and Visium Networks in Australia to deliver its surveillance cloud storage solution to support organisations’ video surveillance needs. Video […]
Defence
Women in Security Awards Aotearoa: Deadline extended to 24 November!
Encouraged by the receipt of high quality nominations for this year’s awards, the Women in Security Awards Aotearoa 2023 (WiSAA2023) organising committee has extended its submission deadline by two weeks. For more information about WiSAA2023 […]
2023
Line of Defence Magazine – Spring 2023
Kia ora and welcome to the Spring 2023 issue of Line of Defence Magazine! Thank you for your patience with this 29th issue of Line of Defence. We were hoping by now that the dust […]
Defence
US Defense Innovation Unit selects ground-breaking Australian military watercraft
Australian specialist and tactical watercraft manufacturer The Whiskey Project Group (TWPG) awarded contract with the US Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) for an initial supply of vessels for rapid experimentation and concept development by the US […]
Defence
New government faces big defence spending decisions, but they’ll have (some) time to think it over
The Roche Review will be reporting back mid 2024 and its recommendations will take time to implement. That gives New Zealand’s new government a year or two to get its ducks in a row, writes […]
Defence
Babcock’s Arrowhead suppliers’ day a success, confirms Arrowhead pitch for future RNZN solution
Following a successful suppliers’ day held in New Zealand for potential future Arrowhead suppliers, Babcock confirms it will formally present its Arrowhead platform as the future solution to the RNZN. In response to the New […]
Defence
Sentinel Boats a “game-changer” for Royal New Zealand Navy
The Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) Sentinel 1250 Littoral Manoeuvre Craft (LMC) fleet official launch has been met with glowing reviews from service personnel. Tasmania-based manufacturer Sentinel Boats (formerly PFG) has built three boats for […]
Defence
“To the most reasonably affordable standard”: The National Party’s newly proposed policy intent for Defence
Even at “the most reasonably affordable standard”, an almost total replacement of naval ships, new maritime helicopters, replacement of strategic air mobility, and a new primary combat vehicle is a big shopping list, writes Editor-at-large […]
Cyber Security
Simon Ractliffe joins Secureworks to drive growth across Australia, New Zealand and ASEAN
Global cybersecurity provider Secureworks has announced its appointment of Simon Ractliffe as Regional Managing Director Australia, New Zealand and ASEAN. In his role, Ractliffe will drive growth in a region that is facing multiple and […]
Defence
Sentinel Boats appoints former Royal Australian Navy officer to top role
Tasmanian manufacturer Sentinel Boats (formally PFG) has announced the appointment of RAN veteran George McGuire CSC as CEO to lead the company into a dynamic new chapter. McGuire had a 28-year career in the Royal […]
Access / Perimeters
Celebrating 20 years: ICT’s remarkable journey taking New Zealand security to the world
October marks a significant milestone for ICT – the 20th anniversary of the company that began its journey as Integrated Control Technology on Auckland’s North Shore. It’s another Kiwi success story – a tech-focused global […]
