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Month: June 2024

Tegan Wedderburn
Infosec

Tegan Wedderburn receives national award for safeguarding New Zealanders online

June 26, 2024

Tegan Wedderburn has been announced as the winner of the Women in Security Awards Aotearoa (WiSAA) 2023-24 ‘Safeguarding networks and people online’ category, one of two category winners from Netsafe. Service Manager at Netsafe, Tegan […]

Threat monitoring
Features

Step Change in Security Threat Assessment: Open-source enabled persistent threat monitoring

June 25, 2024

The challenges of open source threat assessments can be avoided by subscribing to a persistent threat monitoring service, writes Chris Proctor, Senior Associate Security Consultant with Beca Applied Technologies. I’ve always had a problem with […]

Slinger
Defence

EOS Slinger: Redefining defence against aerial and surface threats

June 25, 2024

With its unmatched precision, Electro Optic Systems’ (EOS) Slinger counter-drone system is setting new standards for hard-kill on the move. As defence strategies evolve to address the threat of increasingly sophisticated uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), […]

Line of Defence - Winter 2024
2024

Line of Defence Magazine – Winter 2024

June 25, 2024

Kia ora and welcome to the Winter 2024 edition – and 32nd issue – of Line of Defence Magazine! In this extended 60-page digital edition, we’re privileged to be joined by New Zealand Defence Minister […]

FENZ
Fire

First responders top Public Sector Reputation Index New Zealand

June 24, 2024

The 2024 New Zealand Public Sector Reputation Index report has just been launched by research and communications agency Verian. FENZ remains on top, with creative sector the biggest improver, writes Nicholas Dynon. The free to […]

Call for nominations
Electronic Security

NZSA calls for nominations for the 2024 New Zealand Security Awards

June 20, 2024

Security industry peak body New Zealand Security Association announces that nominations for 2024 New Zealand Security Awards open on 24th June. This year’s call for nominations comes earlier than previous years as the NZSA seeks […]

Gina Lindsay-Crawford
Features

Private security leader awarded for securing New Zealand organisations and infrastructure

June 19, 2024

Gina Lindsay-Crawford has been announced by the organisers of Women in Security Awards Aotearoa (WiSAA) 2023-24 as the winner of the ‘Securing organisations and infrastructure’ category for her role as Manager of Client Services at […]

JV
Defence

HII and Babcock launch JV to accelerate Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine program

June 18, 2024

HII and Babcock have formed a new joint venture and entity – H&B Defence – to accelerate development of sovereign capability for the AUKUS conventional armed, nuclear-powered submarine program. H&B Defence has been established to […]

SRM
Features

Understanding the power of a risk-based approach in protective security

June 15, 2024

There are several key steps to implementing a risk-based approach, explains ICARAS Security Consultants, that ensures security strategy is tailored to an asset’s specific risks and vulnerabilities. When it comes to protective security, there are […]

Joanna Kidman
Counter-Terrorism

Opinion: Understanding counter-terrorism needs serious scholarship

June 15, 2024

He Whenua Taurikura needs to be staffed by serious security studies scholars genuinely interested in countering future threats, writes Dr John Battersby of Massey University’s Centre for Defence and Security Studies. It’s well overdue. Serious […]

Beth Bates
Law Enforcement

New Zealand Police officer awarded for her role in protecting central Auckland from IED threat

June 13, 2024

Detective Beth Bates has been announced by the organisers of Women in Security Awards Aotearoa 2023-24 as the winner of the ‘Countering incivility and violent extremism’ category for her role in preventing a potentially major […]

Wesco Anixter
Electronic Security

Wesco Anixter: ‘Whole of business’ solutions on display at Facilities Integrate

June 13, 2024

With 18 communications, data, and security brands on display, distributor Wesco Anixter’s stand is shaping up to be a Facilities Integrate exhibition drawcard. Wesco Anixter will again be making its presence felt at this year’s […]

Customs
National Security

New Zealand Customs officer awarded for protecting NZ border and communities from illicit drugs

June 12, 2024

Chief Customs Officer Janna Binning has been announced by the organisers of Women in Security Awards Aotearoa (WiSAA) 2023-24 as the winner of the ‘Protecting borders, trade, and biosecurity’ category in her role as a […]

Laura Cranston
Defence

New Zealand Defence Force officer receives award for contribution to defence and international security

June 11, 2024

Lieutenant Colonel Laura Cranston wins the Women in Security Awards Aotearoa ‘Contributing to defence and international security’ category for her work on UN Security Council Resolution on Women, Peace, and Security. LTCOL Cranston has been […]

HID
Access / Perimeters

Business Benefits: Making the move to mobile credentials

June 7, 2024

Whether you’re attracting students to university campuses, tenants to commercial real estate, or new talent to your organisation, moving access control to smart devices can give you a competitive edge. By 2025, millennials will comprise […]

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