IT specialists
Practical information on keeping systems and data safe from attack.
Guide
Default credentials
Change the passwords on any systems that come with default credentials before you use the systems in your environment.
Critical Controls
Centralised logging
Storing and securing your logs in a central place makes log analysis and alerting easier.
News
Concerns over security increase as more people hit the online shops
Research shows that as more people are transacting online, concerns about the security of online shopping are on the min
Advisory
Active scanning for Microsoft Exchange Proxyshell vulnerability
Guide
Cloud-based identity providers and authentication
Using single sign-on with a large cloud identity provider allows your users to protect fewer passwords and your IT staff
Critical Controls
Network segmentation and separation
When paired together, segmentation and separation can add an additional level of access control and security to your net
News
CERT NZ’s threat feed saves New Zealanders a costly tax year
CERT NZ’s timely actions have saved some New Zealanders a costly end to the tax year. With the help of CERT NZ’s threat
Advisory
SonicWall EOL Devices Targeted by Ransomware
Guide
Securing access to Microsoft 365
We see a large number of Microsoft 365 (formally known as Office 365) branded phishing attacks, due to it being such a c
Critical Controls
Asset Lifecycle Management
Limiting and securing your internet-exposed services will help you prevent unauthorised access.
News
Email-related attacks cost New Zealanders close to one million dollars
CERT NZ’s latest quarterly report shows cyber attacks circulated by email posed the greatest threat to New Zealanders’ c
Advisory
Vulnerability in SolarWinds Serv-U Fileserver being Exploited
Guide
Mitigating the impact of incidents in M365
CERT NZ has seen a lot of phishing attacks on Microsoft 365, due to it being a commonly used cloud platform. A percentag
News
What is a CERT, anyway?
This week marks the anniversary of the Morris Worm, the first well-known internet ‘worm’. To mark the occasion, we’re ta