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SUMMARY:Cyber Smart Week 2025 webinar series
DESCRIPTION:This Cyber Smart Week 2025\, we are bringing you a series of webinars that help you understand more about how to protect yourself\, your business\, and your customers online. \nCybercrime isn’t personal\, it’s profitable: why small businesses are prime targets \nMonday 6 October\, 10:00 am – 11:00 am \nFor: small businesses who do not have a dedicated person looking after their IT. \nPresented by Tom Roberts and Kendra Ross \nThink your business is too small to be targeted by cybercriminals? Think again. In this session\, we’ll explore why small businesses aren’t immune and the high cost of getting caught off guard. You’ll get practical steps to better protect your business\, and the permission to take cyber threats seriously\, no matter your size. \n\nSecurity IT professionals \nMonday 6 October: 1:00pm – 2:00pm \nFor: People that have a technical cyber security background \nPresented by Andy Prow and Jimmy Butcher \nJoin us for a focused discussion on the maturing of the Security IT sector and how we must rethink traditional models. We’ll cover what it means to prioritise end-product security\, build fail-safe architecture\, and lead with strategy rather than reaction. This session is essential for IT security professionals ready to take a proactive\, future focused approach. \n\nOnline security basics for individuals \nTuesday 7 October\, 10:00 am – 11:00 am \nFor: Anyone wanting to learn where to start with online security\, what the current biggest threats are and how to be safe online \nPresented by John Mollo and Sam Barris \nFrom online shopping\, to banking and social media\, we are all connected to the digital world. That means we are all potential targets for online scams and cybercrime. In this practical and easy to understand session\, experts from TradeMe and the NCSC will share the most common threats facing every day New Zealanders\, and the simple steps you can take to stay safe online. \n\nOlder people staying safe online \nWednesday 8 October\, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm \nFor: Older adults who use the internet for everyday things and want to feel more confident and in control. You don’t need any tech knowledge. \nPresented by John Mollo and Age Concern \nBeing online is part of everyday life\, whether it’s keeping in touch with loved ones\, doing banking online\, or booking a GP appointment. In this practical webinar\, we’ll walk through everyday situations people might face online—and how to handle them with confidence. Whether it’s a strange text claiming to be from your bank or a suspicious email asking you to “click here\,” we’ll show you the simple ways to stop in their tracks and stay in control. \n\nArtificial Intelligence (AI)\, deepfakes and cyber security  \nWednesday 8 October\, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm \nPresented by Freisi A\, Elizabeth Asmerom Asfaha and Andrew Lensen \nArtificial Intelligence (AI) is evolving rapidly\, and so are its real-world impacts. In this session\, we’ll explore how AI works\, where the technology is heading\, and the powerful ways it’s already being used across industries. We’ll also take a closer look at deepfakes — what they are\, why they’re becoming increasingly convincing\, and the risks they pose to trust and security. We’ll offer practical advice for building resilience in an AI driven world\, with clear actions individuals and organisations can take to stay informed\, prepared\, and protected. \n\nEducation and Health: Protecting data and building trust  \nThursday 9 October\, 10:00 am – 11:00 am \nPresented by Michael Jagusch and Peter Booth \nJoin us for this crucial webinar\, where experts from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and the Health New Zealand (HealthNZ) will share key insights into the current threat landscape and best practices for protecting data in environments where privacy is paramount.
URL:https://technewzealand.org.nz/event/cyber-smart-week-2025-webinar-series/
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