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Future proof your encryption
Moving our systems to protect them in a Quantum computing world requires a migration plan for Post-Quantum Cryptography. Here is an approach you can follow to get you started (sourced from ITP members).
Post-Quantum Cryptography: Why New Zealand Can’t Afford to Be Left Behind
Quantum computers are coming — and they could break today’s encryption. Post-Quantum Cryptography is about future-proofing our data, but migrating is no small job. Here’s why we can’t wait to start.
When Familiar Names are Phishing?
This post breaks down a real phishing attempt that targeted ITP NZ members using a spoofed display name. It wasn’t a compromised account, but a crafted message designed to exploit familiarity and provoke a reply. By unpacking how this tactic works and what subtle signals gave it away, we hope to sharpen member awareness, encourage better reporting practices, and help readers think like an adversary. If you receive something suspicious, please send it as an attachment to info@itp.nz so the headers can be analysed properly.
CERT Is Gone – Who Picks Up the Phone Now?
CERT NZ is gone — but as cyber threats grow, we must ensure the public still has somewhere clear, trusted, and user-friendly to turn to for help.
SharePoint zero-day hack hits hard
A exploit of server editions of Microsoft SharePoint has raced around the world, with hundreds of breaches detected and IT teams scrambling to apply patches.
Starlink for NZ Defence: Is Elon's DOGE and Palantir Connection Worth the Cybersecurity and Privacy Risks?
Starlink’s military approval in NZ raises alarms: is relying on Elon Musk’s satellite network, with its Palantir and DOGE connections, worth the cybersecurity and privacy risks?