21 September 2026
SME cyber vulnerability jumps as attacks hit medium-sized businesses hardest
AI-enabled threats emerge as a growing concern, while one in three SMEs still take no action to train staff.
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20 August 2026
New Zealanders urged to take care as cyber security incidents become more complex
New Zealanders continue to report cyber security incidents at a consistent rate, helping the NCSC build a stronger understanding of the threats.
4 August 2026
Strengthening your supply chain security
Managing a third party supplier is an ongoing process, and NCSC has released cyber security guidance for organisations who use third parties to collect and store information.
Ngā Aratohu Guides
Detecting and Mitigating Active Directory Compromises
This guidance addresses the most common AD DS, AD CS and AD FS techniques, providing an overview of each technique, as well as how to mitigate it.
Communicating under pressure: best practices for service providers
This guidance is to help provide effective communication during IT and operational technology (OT) outages to minimise harm and operational disruption.
Opportunities for AI in Cyber Defence
This publication provides a guide to how organisations can use AI to strengthen organisational cyber security while managing the risks of using AI.
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Cyber Threat Reports
NCSC publishes an annual report of the New Zealand threat landscape including types of incidents we responded to and emerging trends.
Regulatory Strategy
This strategy outlines how the NCSC carries out its regulatory functions to help keep public telecommunications networks secure.
NCSC Cyber Security Framework
This framework sets out how we think, talk about, and organise cyber security efforts.