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Month: February 2023

AI
Cyber Security

Will Artificial Intelligence make us more or less secure?

February 27, 2023

In the short term, AI will expose cyber vulnerabilities, but there are positives long term, writes Monica Oravcova, COO and Co-founder of cyber security firm Naoris Protocol. AI that writes and hacks code could spell […]

Training
Industry bodies

New Zealand Security Association launches new training hub

February 27, 2023

The peak security industry organisation in Aotearoa New Zealand, the New Zealand Security Association (NZSA), launches new online training hub with special rates for members. The NZSA today announced on LinkedIn the launch of its […]

Diversity
Industry bodies

Results of international research on diversity, equity and inclusion in corporate security released

February 27, 2023

The recently released report ‘Empowering Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Corporate Security’ gives a glimpse into the challenges and opportunities faced within the security profession. The US-based ASIS Foundation in partnership with UK-based research firm […]

RussiaSanctions
Beyond Pacific

New sanctions mark one year since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

February 27, 2023

One year since Russia launched its illegal war against Ukraine, Aotearoa New Zealand’s resolve to stand against Putin’s war is undiminished says Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta. “Over the last year, this conflict has cost thousands of […]

SeaGuardian
Air

Japan appreciates the game-changing benefits of SeaGuardian. So will New Zealand

February 27, 2023

New maritime patrols from Hachinohe show the endurance, flexibility and value of medium-altitude, long-endurance, remotely piloted aircraft in the Western Pacific. Serious security challenges call for serious responses. This is true all over the world, […]

Space
Aerospace

Rotoiti Brief: The structure of the space insurance market

February 27, 2023

Informed by interviews with several experts in space insurance, this brief by Dr Nicholas Borroz summarises the major contours of space insurance – what it is, why people buy it, and how it’s changing. The […]

elmTEK
Defence

elmTEK engaged by Australian Defence to deliver “Human-In-the-Loop” simulation technology

February 22, 2023

The Australian Defence Force’s capabilities are set to be strengthened through a $5 million investment in simulation technology that will improve outcomes for troops in combat situations. Software engineering and systems integrations company elmTEK has […]

OSAC
Beyond Pacific

Overseas Security Advisory Council announces New Zealand chapter relaunch and Auckland symposium

February 22, 2023

The US Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) announces the relaunch of its New Zealand chapter and the staging of a security symposium in Auckland on 23 February. The OSAC New Zealand Chapter will mark the relaunch of its […]

Aerobotix
Defence

Aerobotix welcomes new Australian automation partner ASA to its US headquarters

February 22, 2023

Robotics integrator Aerobotix recently welcomed to its US headquarters a delegation from new Australian partner company Automated Solutions Australia (ASA). The visit comes as the two robotics integrators continue to move forward with their partnership, […]

National Security

2023 New Zealand Country Risk Report released by Global Risk Consulting Group

February 22, 2023

Risk consultancy Global Risk Consulting (GRC) Group yesterday released its 2023 New Zealand Country Risk Report, an all-hazards analysis charting a challenging past year and uncertainties ahead. Auckland-based GRC Group has released its inaugural country […]

BAE Systems
Air

BAE Systems and Leonardo collaborate on interoperable aircraft survivability solution

February 22, 2023

BAE Systems and Leonardo UK recently received US government approval to develop an interoperable aircraft survivability suite consisting of the Common Missile Warning System and Miysis Directed Infrared Countermeasure System. BAE Systems and Leonardo UK […]

Eden Park
Features

Gallagher hosts first-of-its-kind Security Showcase to reveal future plans and product insights

February 22, 2023

The Gallagher Security Showcase, taking place on 16 March at Eden Park in Auckland, will feature presentations, live demos from tech partners, and networking opportunities, and offer never-before-shared insights into Gallagher’s future plans. Including a […]

Nova Systems
Defence

Nova Systems to deliver new T&E Advanced Practitioners Course

February 21, 2023

Nova Systems will deliver a Test and Evaluation (T&E) Advanced Practitioners Course to equip participants with the skills and knowledge to deliver world-leading Defence capability. The four-week course, developed and delivered in-person by leading Nova […]

Novel threats
Public Security

Human nature can steer people away from new things – and that can blind them to novel threats

February 18, 2023

Professors Sam Hunter and Gina Scott Ligon of University of Nebraska Omaha write that we’re more resistant to new things than we think, and that makes us more vulnerable than we assume. There’s a military […]

Ukraine
Cyber Defence

Unveiling the invisible war: Ukraine suffered 29 state-sponsored cyberattacks in 2022

February 18, 2023

According to data analysed by Atlas VPN, Ukraine was a victim of 29 state-sponsored attacks in 2022. Behind most of the government-backed attacks stand China and Russia, with 44 and 38 cyberattacks, respectively. The United […]

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