Exposed services…huh? Open ports…what? Have you heard these terms mentioned recently and wondered what on earth they are? Or why are they important? We’re here to provide some clarity. Exposed services and open ports actually mean the same thing… and they pose a...
Because we use email every day, and we often use passwords to access it, email can feel safe and secure – but, unfortunately, that’s not always quite true. If you look at the statistics around cybercrime, phishing and credential harvesting are the most common types of...
Protecting ākonga, safeguarding systems and creating positive digital experiences A safe digital space isn’t necessarily secure, and a secure one isn’t always safe. Confused? Online safety and security are often used interchangeably – and whilst they’re closely...
Following the successful launch at the end of last year, Grok Academy will be re-launching Cyber Comp this month to enable students who would have previously been focusing on exams to participate and test their cyber skills. With many new students starting the 2023...
When you pack up after a busy day teaching, you’ll close the windows, lock the doors and make sure anything worth taking isn’t left lying around. Basic cybersecurity works much the same way. Cyber criminals look for easy, low-hanging fruit. Like burglars, they are...
Recent cyber security breaches experienced by North Island health network, Pinnacle Health, and Australian telco, Optus, have been splashed all over the news, again highlighting that cyber attacks are becoming more frequent and costly. Less well-known, however, is...
It’s Netsafety Week and we’ve joined forces with Netsafe to promote the safe and positive use of the internet. This year’s theme is Diversity Matters. Online Safety Done Together. This week is about understanding different communities’ online safety perspectives and...