Cyber security

Cyber security aims to make digital networks as secure as possible by taking all practical steps to:

• Maintain the confidentiality, availability and integrity of information.
• Detect any intrusions and incidents.
• Respond to any intrusions or incidents.
• Recover from any intrusions or incidents.

The Ministry of Economic Development is the lead agency for New Zealand's cyber security policy.  We work with other relevant government and non-government organisations.

Cyber Security Strategy

This is the government's plan to improve New Zealand’s cyber security.

It sets out targeted initiatives in three priority areas to improve cyber security for individuals, businesses and government.  Implementation begins in 2011.

Increase awareness and online security

The Government will work with industry and non-government organisations to improve access to cyber security information, raise awareness and address other cyber security awareness issues.

Protect government systems and information

The Government will establish a National Cyber Security Centre and implement steps to improve cyber security practices across government.

Review incident response and planning

The Government will review its plans and response to manage cyber incidents.

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Find out more

On this website

• Frequently asked questions
• New Zealand's Cyber Security Strategy [3.3 MB PDF]

On other websites

Media release to launch the Cyber Security Strategy

Useful resources

NetSafe

NetSafe is an independent, non-profit organisation that runs education and awareness campaigns to promote confident, safe, and responsible use of cyberspace.

The orb

Report unlawful or objectionable online incidents on this website. 

New Zealand Police

The Police investigate electronic crime and computer-related offending.  You can also find safety tips on the its website.

Anti-spam

The Department of Internal Affairs enforces the Unsolicited Electronic Messages Act 2007, which deals with spam.

Scamwatch

The Ministry of Consumer Affairs has information about electronic scams, how to protect yourself, and where to report a scam.

Centre for Critical Infrastructure Protection

This government agency works to improve the protection and security of critical organisations, industry and government from cyber threats.

• Cyber Security Section

Energy and Communications branch
Ministry of Economic Development
PO Box 1473
Wellington 6140

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Ph: +64 4 472 0030
Fax: +64 4 499 0969