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Practical information on keeping systems and data safe from attack.

Advisory

Critical Vulnerability in Palo Alto VPN

12 November 2021

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Critical Controls

Patching

Keeping your software up-to-date is one of the most simple and effective steps to take, to ensure your environment stays

Guide

Mobile device management

A mobile device is any portable device that can access and hold organisational data. It's important to secure these devi

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News

Spotlight on ransomware

CERT NZ Incident Response Manager Nadia Yousef provides an insight into ransomware and how organisations can protect the

16 July 2021

Advisory

Critical vulnerability in Windows’ Kerberos protocol

11 November 2021

Guide

Traffic light protocol

The traffic light protocol (TLP) is a set of designations used to ensure that sensitive information is shared with the c

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Critical Controls

Implement and test backups

After an incident, restoring your data from backups is often the best way to return to business as usual. Performing and

Advisory

Microsoft Exchange Autodiscover exposing credentials

24 September 2021

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Critical Controls

Implement application control

Application allowlisting (otherwise known as whitelisting) is a method of strictly controlling what programs can be run

Guide

How to report a vulnerability

If you find a vulnerability in a service or product, you should report it to the individual or organisation (the 'vendor

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News

Cyber security incidents continue to rise

CERT NZ’s latest report shows Kiwis reported more than 1,400 cyber security incidents from 1 January to 31 March.

3 June 2021

Advisory

Active scanning for VMware vCenter Vulnerability

23 September 2021

Guide

Reporting a vulnerability to CERT NZ

A vulnerability is a weakness in software, hardware, or an online service. Vulnerabilities can be exploited to damage a

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Critical Controls

Principle of least privilege

The principle of least privilege means only having the access you need to do your job. Restricting the level access to o

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News

Cyber security strengthens in the Pacific with the launch of SamCERT

A partnership between New Zealand and Samoa has strengthened cyber security resilience in the Pacific with the establish

27 May 2021

Advisory

Apple iMessage vulnerability being exploited

14 September 2021