A strong random number generator doesn’t make a network defence safe. That was the finding Zach Saunders took to ESORICS, the European Symposium on Research in Computer Security, in Rome in September. It’s one of Europe’s leading security research conferences and has run since 1990. The amazing week away more than made up for the long journey over to Italy. In this blog Zach shares insights into his presentation and travel to Rome.
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PCI DSS compliance: The route most NZ businesses miss
Kiwis are naturally resourceful. Kayak strapped to the car roof, chilly bin packed, trip funded by a sausage sizzle outside Bunnings, and enough confidence to figure the rest out along the way. But when it comes to PCI DSS compliance, that resourcefulness splits in three. Some businesses spend like they have hired a helicopter to fly a route they could have driven in a car. Others set off with no map, no fuel, and ‘all good, mate’ attitude. And some start the engine and never leave the car park.
Axenic partners with Cyberheed to deliver smarter risk and compliance solutions
A new partnership focused on better outcomes
Compliance work has always come with a pile of manual administrative grunt work. We’ve been chipping away at that, and now we’re going further. We’ve teamed up with CyberHeed, who build AI tools for governance, risk and compliance.
Celebrating the Wāhine of Axenic this International Women’s Day
Axenic’s 2025 year in review: The cyber risks that caught everyone’s attention
It has been a noisy year on the New Zealand cybersecurity front. Between regulatory shifts, the “always-on” threat of ransomware, and the scramble to secure remote workforces, finding clear, actionable advice hasn’t always been easy.
At Axenic, we’ve spent the last 12 months sifting through the cybersecurity headlines to send you only what matters. We didn’t just want to add to your inbox; we wanted to arm you with “plain English” clarity.
Now that the dust is settling on 2025, we’ve gone back through our data and in this blog we take a look at what actually grabbed your attention.
Turning the C & A process from painful to powerful
When you hear certification and accreditation (C & A) you might immediately think of heaps of documents, long meetings, and ticking boxes.
Honestly yes, it can feel like a chore, and just something you do to keep the executives and auditors happy.
But if that is all C & A is to your organisation, then you’re missing the real point.