University of Waikato stories - Page 2
University of Waikato's Cyber Challenge kicks off
Thu, 30th May 2019
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The 2019 Cyber Challenge, hosted by the University of Waikato's CROW Lab, attracts a record 500 competitors to hack IoT devices for a GBP £5,000 prize.
Meet the future of women in IT
Mon, 25th Mar 2019
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Emily Sopers is set to reshape the tech world, winning Kordia’s inaugural Women in Technology Scholarship to tackle gender imbalance in the IT sector.
Dr Ryan Ko steps down as head of Cybersecurity Researchers of Waikato
Tue, 18th Dec 2018
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Dr Ryan Ko, instrumental in founding Cybersecurity Researchers of Waikato, steps down to lead UQ Cyber Security, leaving Dr Vimal Kumar to fill his role.
Kordia launches Women in Tech scholarship at the University of Waikato
Mon, 12th Nov 2018
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The scholarship is established to acknowledge and support up-and-coming female talent and future technology leaders.
This app can tell if your Wi-Fi is 'NetStinky'
Tue, 16th Oct 2018
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A researcher at the University of Waikato has created a ‘NetStinky’ way of telling whether your home internet network has been breached.
Waikato businesses great at ideation but stumble at commercialisation, says expert
Mon, 8th Oct 2018
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The Waikato might be one of the best at producing innovative ideas, but it’s not so good at commercialising them.
NZ Cyber Security Challenge confronts issues facing women in cybersecurity
Wed, 11th Jul 2018
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The NZ Cyber Security Challenge confronts the industry's gender issues, with women making up just 11% of the workforce and facing significant pay disparities.
Industrial revolution will shape NZ's dairy and farming industries
Wed, 27th Jun 2018
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New Zealand's dairy and farming sectors face major impacts from the industrial revolution, says data expert Dr Albert Bifet. #IoT #bigdata.
Kiwi partnership keeping a 'vigilant' eye on fraudsters
Tue, 26th Jun 2018
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The University of Waikato and Vigilance are partnering to create a fraud detection tool that can spot data anomalies more accurately.
Waikato Uni researcher travels to NATO's cybersecurity hub
Thu, 10th May 2018
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University of Waikato lecturer examines NATO's approach to deterring cyber attacks, highlighting the need for international norms and cyber resilience.
Aura InfoSec & University of Waikato seek talent for new Aura Professor of Cyber Security role
Wed, 7th Mar 2018
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The new Aura Professor of Cyber Security will focus on risk assessment research and delivery, particularly in penetration testing.
University of Waikato scores 'InfoSec milestone' as NZ's first (ISC)² training provider
Tue, 6th Mar 2018
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(ISC)² certifies University of Waikato as first official New Zealand cybersecurity education training provider.
Waikato Uni academic says cybercrime is now bigger than drug trafficking
Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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New Zealand business leaders are not taking cybersecurity seriously, says academic, posing significant risks to reputations.
Back to basics: Simple things you can do to stay secure online
Mon, 18th Sep 2017
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New Zealand Institute for Security and Crime Science director Ryan Ko shares insights on the best way to protect against cyber threats.
Behind the STRATUS project: The security researchers on a mission to bring data control back to users
Wed, 5th Jul 2017
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Users trust that cloud providers to keep data safe, but they don't know what happens to data once it's in the cloud.
Crime drama inspires NZ student to embrace cyber security career
Tue, 27th Jun 2017
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The allure of crime shows like NCIS could be enough to attract more people to study for a career in cyber security.
How a Waikato Uni grad transformed Tonga's cyber security
Wed, 14th Jun 2017
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Tongan cybersecurity expert Siuta Laulaupea'alu has become a major influence in the field after years of research and migration to New Zealand.
University brings robots to show and tell at Fieldays
Thu, 1st Jun 2017
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Horticultural robots set to revolutionize agricultural industries at Fieldays 2017, as robotics technology advances in New Zealand.
Online training could make New Zealand roads safer
Mon, 29th May 2017
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Higher Ed and business worlds meet with hopes to improve road safety with innovative online driver education simulations and research.
Waikato Uni & Tongan Government stand side by side for cyber security
Wed, 24th May 2017
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The University of Waikato and the Government of Tonga are now officially embarking on a collaborative framework for cyber security issues.