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We interviewed Brad Pearpoint about why Cyber Security is a core pillar of Advantage. He talks about the fact that security is a business-critical issue for businesses across all sectors and that every organisation, regardless of size, is facing growing pressures to protect data, ensure continuity of business and meet changing compliance requirements. He outlines how Advantage is responding to this issue with a client-first approach. 

Strong passwords are the first step to protecting your online accounts—but not all passwords are created equal. In this blog, we reveal why the seemingly complex “PE#5GZ29PTZMSE” isn’t as secure as you think, why a passphrase like “Stop Hammer Time!” wins, and how to check if your own credentials have already been exposed in breaches. Plus, we explore the next critical step in cybersecurity: enabling multi-factor authentication (MFA).

So, in recent times we’ve seen airline Qantas falling victim to a cyberattack which hit a third-party contact centre platform potentially exposing personal details of up to 6 million customers. On the NZ side of the ditch, New World took an arrow to the knee with a password spraying attack.

Every morning, I stand before my coffee machine, a humble supplicant seeking caffeine. Sound familiar? Probably because you find yourself in much the same position (though in your home, not mine). But the coffee machine is wiser than it appears: It doesn’t care that I’ve spent years navigating the wilds of cybersecurity while exploring select espressos from Brazil and beyond.

Telecom Fiji has partnered with Advantage New Zealand to enhance its cybersecurity product portfolio through a Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service powered by SentinelOne technology.

How can a legal firm protect against data loss when blocking and traditional DLP techniques would restrict business operations?

New Zealand’s Advantage has become the first Cloudflare partner in the Asia Pacific region to qualify for the vendor’s Zero Trust Managed Services Program, with the support of its distribution partner Dicker Data

Here’s a sign that ransomware and other shenanigans aren’t going anywhere: getting cybersecurity insurance is much harder. And that applies regardless of the size of your business.

What are some of the key differentiators that can propel small businesses forward? They include efficiency, productivity, and innovation. Microsoft has expanded the availability of one of its most dynamic tools to SMBs. A tool that can be a real game-changer for growth.

Have you ever seen a video of your favorite celebrity saying something outrageous? Then later, you find out it was completely fabricated?

Sometimes you just have to admire the scammers. Now it’s QR codes, curiosity, and while it may or may not kill the cat, it could quite possibly smash your wallet.

QR codes are everywhere these days. You can find them on restaurant menus, flyers, and posters.