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Current Activity

Opportunity to contribute to New Zealand’s cyber security strategy

June 21, 2018

The National Cyber Security Centre is providing input into a refresh of New Zealand’s cyber security strategy.

VPNFilter malware advisory

June 08, 2018

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is aware of a newly identified threat known as VPNFilter.

MFN expansion announced

May 28, 2018

Minister Responsible for the GCSB Andrew Little has announced The Government Communications Security Bureau will expand its Malware-Free Networks MFN cyber defence initiative.

Reporting an Incident

If your organisation has encountered or suspects a cyber-security incident, please complete and return the Cyber Security Incident - Report Form. If you require assistance in dealing with the incident, please complete the Cyber Security Incident – Request for Assistance Form.

If required, you can speak with us directly on (04) 498-7654.

Some interesting stats

396 cyber security incidents were recorded by the National Cyber Security Centre in the 12 months to 30 June 2017. This is an average of 33 incidents per month. In the previous 12 months there were 338 cyber security incidents.

The National Cyber Security Centre provided hands-on intensive incident response on 31 occasions in the past financial year to help organisations deal with serious cyber incidents.

The National Cyber Security Centre determined that in the past financial year, 122 cyber incidents involved indicators that had been linked to state-sponsored computer network exploitation groups.

If New Zealand has secrets worth stealing, then they're worth protecting.

Threats to New Zealand's interests do not respect national boundaries.