17 Apr 2026

Phishing: Your Staff Are the Weakest Link

Posted in Security

Phishing: Your Staff Are the Weakest Link — Why awareness training and simulated phishing tests are essential for every organisation.

27 Mar 2026

Where is my data stored?

Posted in IT policy, Legal, Security

The Foundation of Trust: Data Location Matters For law firms, your clients’ information is your responsibility. Therefore, when clients’ information is outsourced to an IT firm, the number one question every law firm should ask the IT firm is: “Where is my data stored?” If it is in New Zealand, that’s excellent. Your data security […]

14 Mar 2026

Why MFA Is No Longer Optional

Posted in Security

Why MFA Is No Longer Optional — Cyber insurers now require MFA. Explain what it is, why it matters, and how easy it is to deploy.

27 Feb 2026

The Smart way to send your files

Posted in Company news, Security

We’ve all been there We’ve all been there, close to throwing our cup of coffee across the room in sheer frustration while attempting to share large files under a tight timeline, only to have the email message bounce back. If you find yourself working with large files on a regular basis, chances are you’ve experienced […]

26 Dec 2025

I wouldn’t plug that USB in if I were you!

Posted in IT policy, Security
I wouldn’t plug that USB in if I were you!

You’re leaving work and see a USB drive someone’s dropped in the elevator. It looks like the same one you have at home that you bought from JB Hi-Fi. Do you A. plug it in to track down the owner (or out of curiosity), B. hand it in as a lost item, C. throw it […]

28 Nov 2025

Where your data is stored could impact your clients’ privacy

Posted in IT policy, Legal, Security
Where your data is stored could impact your clients’ privacy

Why Data Location Still Matters for Your Clients’ Privacy in 2026 At recent legal technology events, we’ve continued to see data sovereignty emerge as a critical concern for New Zealand law firms. While cloud adoption has accelerated significantly over the past decade, the fundamental question remains: “where is my data stored?” According to recent guidance […]

31 Oct 2025

Our national response to cyber-crime is top-heavy

Posted in IT policy, Security
Our national response to cyber-crime is top-heavy

Cyber-crime continues to evolve rapidly, becoming more sophisticated and widespread, prompting the New Zealand government and several non-profit organisations to respond with enhanced policies, initiatives and guidance. Government organisations and initiatives remain primarily focused on protecting our critical infrastructure and government agencies from threats and breaches, which ultimately keeps us all safer. Meanwhile, private non-profit […]

26 Sep 2025

Data destruction in 32 seconds – my 6 top tips for data backup

Posted in Security, Strategy
Data destruction in 32 seconds – my 6 top tips for data backup

Backing up your data is one of the most important things you can do every single day in your business. If you know your backups are being carried out properly then this blog post isn’t for you. But if you’re not sure how your backups are managed, or if they work, then imagine for a […]

29 Aug 2025

Crypto-Locker: What to expect

Posted in Security
Crypto-Locker: What to expect

There are two types of businesses: those that have been victims of ransomware attacks and those that will be—it’s increasingly difficult to escape this reality in today’s digital landscape. Cybercriminals continue to evolve their tactics, developing sophisticated methods to bypass advanced email security filters and AI-powered threat detection systems. Modern ransomware campaigns are remarkably professional, […]

30 May 2025

Lawyers’ concerns with the cloud justified but not barriers – LawTechNZ, a different perspective.

Lawyers’ concerns with the cloud justified but not barriers – LawTechNZ, a different perspective.

Our team regularly engages with New Zealand’s legal technology community, where we meet lawyers who are eager to embrace innovative technology solutions for their firms. These interactions provide valuable insights into the current questions and concerns law firms face when considering cloud IT solutions. Key concerns are security… According to recent industry research, data privacy […]