NZ joins like-minded countries to promote cyber security

NZ joins like-minded countries to promote cyber security
Paul McBeth
By Paul McBeth July 2 (BusinessDesk) - New Zealand's government will buddy up with like-minded countries to build a rules-based order supporting a peaceful and stable online environment at a time when state-sponsored cyber attacks are on the rise.  Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Minister Kris Faafoi today unveiled an updated cyber-security strategy with five priority areas for the next five years. That includes New Zealand advancing its interests internationally, championing a "free, open, secure internet".  "New Zealand cons...

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