IT Brief New Zealand - Technology news for CIOs & IT decision-makers
New Zealand

Secure by Design Stories

Global Stories

Secure by Design stories

Sage warns SMBs face cyber risk despite spending rise
Software-as-a-Service

Sage warns SMBs face cyber risk despite spending rise

Despite higher spending plans, half of SMBs reported a cyber incident in the past year, exposing a widening readiness gap.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
SMBs adopt AI faster than they secure it, Sage says
Data Protection

SMBs adopt AI faster than they secure it, Sage says

Many smaller firms lack the expertise and controls to counter AI-enabled phishing and deepfakes, Sage's research shows.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Secure Code Warrior launches Bedrock security training
Cloud Security

Secure Code Warrior launches Bedrock security training

Developers using generative AI will get hands-on lessons on prompt injection and data leakage as AWS expands Bedrock adoption.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
From fragmented records to connected care: Building an AI‑ready health system
Data Protection

From fragmented records to connected care: Building an AI‑ready health system

Fragmented data is still forcing patients to repeat their history, but new digital reforms could unlock safer care and save over GBP £3 billion a year.

By Farhoud Salimi • 5 min read • This month
Object First launches Fleet Manager for backup estates
Virtualisation

Object First launches Fleet Manager for backup estates

The free cloud service gives Veeam users and service providers a single view of scattered backup clusters as ransomware risk grows.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Canada ahead of global average on password security
Data Protection

Canada ahead of global average on password security

Canadian firms are still exposed by weak identity controls, despite reporting slightly fewer cyberattacks than the global average.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Lineaje survey finds AI code confidence outpaces visibility
Digital Transformation

Lineaje survey finds AI code confidence outpaces visibility

Most firms are still flying blind on AI-generated code, even as 89% say they can secure it and 86% have already adopted it.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month
2N urges tougher cyber rules for access control devices
EduTech

2N urges tougher cyber rules for access control devices

New EU rules could force access control makers to prove stronger patching, sourcing and disclosure processes as cyberattacks rise.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Last month
Anthropic launches Glasswing AI cyber coalition with partners
Firewalls

Anthropic launches Glasswing AI cyber coalition with partners

Defenders may gain faster vulnerability discovery, but the same AI leap is also sharpening concerns that attackers will exploit flaws in minutes.

By Kaleah Salmon • 6 min read • Last month
Rapid7 warns of cellular IoT hardware attack risks
Unified Communications

Rapid7 warns of cellular IoT hardware attack risks

Rapid7 warns that hands-on attacks against cellular IoT hardware can pivot through trusted modules to breach cloud and backend systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
Cloudsmith adds controls to block risky dependencies
DevOps

Cloudsmith adds controls to block risky dependencies

Cloudsmith adds automated controls to quarantine and block risky dependencies, tightening enforcement on software supply chain security.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
Check Point unveils blueprint for private AI security
Virtualisation

Check Point unveils blueprint for private AI security

Check Point has launched a multi-layer AI Factory Security Blueprint to harden rapidly expanding private AI data centres from edge to GPU core.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
OpenSSF adds members, boosts AI & supply chain security
Virtualisation

OpenSSF adds members, boosts AI & supply chain security

OpenSSF adds new members and launches AI security, supply chain and training initiatives after securing USD $12.5 million in funding.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
Keysight unveils SBOM Manager to meet new cyber rules
Application Security

Keysight unveils SBOM Manager to meet new cyber rules

Keysight debuts SBOM Manager to automate software bills of materials as EU and US cyber rules tighten transparency and compliance demands.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
Native raises USD $42m for cloud security control plane
Firewalls

Native raises USD $42m for cloud security control plane

Cloud security startup Native launches from stealth with USD $42m to unify preventive, intent-based controls across major public clouds.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Secure by Design stories

Japan's digital leap: From cautious adopter to confident standards setter
Robotics

Japan's digital leap: From cautious adopter to confident standards setter

A new GSMA report says legacy systems and skills gaps are still slowing Japan’s digital economy, despite strengths in 5G, AI and 6G.

By Lara Dewar • 5 min read • Last month
Japan urged to speed 5G rollout & boost digital trust
Unified Communications

Japan urged to speed 5G rollout & boost digital trust

Stronger safeguards and faster rollout could help Japan turn advanced connectivity into wider economic gains as scams and exclusion persist.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Agentic AI demands stronger cyber security governance
Data Protection

Agentic AI demands stronger cyber security governance

As cyber attacks surge, Canadian firms race to adopt agentic AI, betting on autonomous defence while scrambling to build new governance.

By Steve Giguere • 5 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026