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Cyber Smart Week 2024 webinar replays

Oct 9, 2024

During Cyber Smart Week 2024, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) hosted a series of free interactive webinars. Access the replays below.

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Learn from the experts

During Cyber Smart Week we ran eight free online events. These sessions covered a range of sectors and groups, including:

  • individuals
  • healthcare
  • small business
  • mentors and advisors
  • financial services
  • central and local government
  • seniors
  • tech professionals.

Whether you're a seasoned professional or just embarking on your online security journey, our experts share invaluable tips, tricks, and practical advice you can use right away. 

To watch the replay of these webinars, register via the links below. 

What's on offer

  • A cyber smart central and local government

    Expert speakers

    • Mike Jagusch, National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).
    • Poni Lealofi from the Department of Internal Affairs.

    What they talk about

    Local and central government are not immune from cyber criminals. The scammers are getting more sophisticated, and while we have nation-wide and local system protections, as individuals we still have an important role to play.  

    In this webinar, the National Cyber Security Centre’s Mike Jagusch and Poni Lealofi from the Department of Internal Affairs cover the threats and outline some of those protective systems.

    They also discuss how you can take simple actions to protect your personal online security and keep your workplace more cyber secure too.

    Register to watch our central and local government cyber security webinar(external link)

  • Online security for individuals

    Expert speakers

    • Michael Jagusch, Director of Mission Enablement at the National Cyber Security Centre
    • Daniel Savage from Trade Me.

    What they talk about

    From safety when buying online to protecting your key accounts, this webinar provides a broader look at cyber security for everyday New Zealanders. 

    Michael Jagusch, Director of Mission Enablement at the National Cyber Security Centre shares current online threats as well as insights from our latest research into cyber security behaviours. 

    He’s also joined by guest speaker, Daniel Savage from Trade Me, who shares how Trade Me is working to protect users, what they’re seeing and what to look out for.

    Register to watch our online security for individuals webinar(external link)

  • Working together to improve cyber resilience across the health sector

    Expert speaker

    • Mike Jagusch, National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).
    • Sonny Taite from Te Whatu Ora.

    What they talk about

    Cyber criminals love expansive data sources filled with sensitive information. That makes health systems and people working in the sector the ideal phishing ground.

    The NCSC teams up with Sonny Taite from Te Whatu Ora to present a webinar focused on cyber risks in the health sector.

    Topics include:

    • how we can work together to practice strong cyber security measures across the sector and protect personal information
    • cyber threats, what’s happening locally and internationally, within the sector and wider.
    • what’s going on behind the scenes to keep us safe, and
    • easy actions we can all take to better protect ourselves
    • ways to increase the cyber resilience of the health sector and the businesses that operate within it. 

    Register to watch the health sector cyber security webinar(external link) 

  • Online security for small businesses – simple steps for a big improvement

    Expert speakers

    • Serial entrepreneur and technology innovator, Mitchell Pham
    • Michael Jagusch, Director of Mission Enablement at the National Cyber Security Centre

    What they talk about

    Presented by Michael Jagusch with special guest Mitchell Pham, this webinar is specifically for smaller businesses and organisations. 

    Small to medium businesses are the target for nearly half of all cybercrimes in NZ with one in three experiencing at least one cyber attack in the last six months.

    We cover some of the threats and recent research we well as simple, no-cost actions small organisations can take to protect themselves. 

    Register to watch our small business online security webinar(external link)

  • Supporting clients with cyber security - for mentors and advisors

    Expert speaker

    • Hadyn Green, Senior Communications Advisor, NCSC
    • Di Crawford-Errington, President Institute of Certified NZ Bookkeepers

    What they talk about

    We acknowledge the trusted relationship advisors and mentors have with individuals and businesses.

    We know you get asked many different questions, including about cyber security, with clients asking for advice on how to better protect themselves and their businesses.

    In this webinar we cover current cyber threats and recent research. Our guest speaker Di Crawford-Errington, talks about her experience when her business Ontrack had a cyber incident.

    Di's experience shows a cyber attack can happen to anyone, resulting in financial and reputational damage and considerable stress for those involved. 

    We provide simple, no cost actions for you to take to better protect yourself and ways for you to assist your clients, so register now. 

    Register to watch our supporting clients with cyber security webinar(external link)

  • Financial sector cyber security threats and protections

    Expert speakers

    • Brianna Reece, Principal Advisor at the Financial Markets Authority
    • Stephen Lynch, Service Owner for Cyber Security at Inland Revenue
    • Jimmy Butcher, Principal Security Architect with the NCSC

    What they talk about

    Jimmy Butcher, Principal Security Architect with the NCSC’s Regulatory and Advisory branch teams up with Brianna Reece and Stephen Lynch to explore cyber threats and scams targeting the financial sector.   

    This presentation will discuss relevant threats including ransomware, email spoofing and email compromise.

    We provide simple steps to help protect you, your team and your business. Our panel of experts will discuss the issues and answer your questions.  

    Register to watch the financial sector webinar(external link) 

  • Online security for seniors

    Expert speakers

    • Karen Billings-Jensen, Chief Executive, Age Concern
    • John Mollo, National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)

    What we'll talk about

    Online scams and fraud are at an all-time high, so for New Zealanders over 65 – the fastest-growing group of online users – it’s never been more important to stay secure online.  

    NCSC’s John Mollo joins Karen Billings-Jensen to discuss cyber related issues concerning older people as well as simple steps for seniors to take to improve their security when online. 

    Register to watch our online security for senior's webinar(external link)

  • Cyber security insights for tech professionals

    Expert speakers

    • Alistair Ross, CEO of Revolution InfoSec.
    • Jimmy Butcher, Principal Security Architect with the NCSC.

    What we'll talk about

    Cyber security professionals are critical to the defence of New Zealanders and their businesses against cyber crime. We’ve prepared a webinar designed specifically for the professionals working to keep us safe. 

    Jimmy Butcher from NCSC’s Regulatory and Advisory branch review the current threat landscape, provide insights informed by research and outline our systemwide defence. Jimmy is joined by Alistair Ross who has worked in IT and Information Security for 25 years. Alistair is now the CEO of Revolution InfoSec which helps kiwi organisations reduce their cybersecurity risk. 

    Register to watch our tech professionals webinar(external link)

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