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Security resources and insights.
Threat analysis, practical guidance and commentary on the cybersecurity issues affecting New Zealand organisations.
Cyber Resilience and Governance in New Zealand
A CyberTeam and Speculo collaboration based on interviews and a practitioner survey of NZ public and private sectors, covering risk appetite, board reporting, framework adoption, and compliance versus real resilience.
CyberTeam × SpeculoCyber resilience & governance in NZ
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Guide
10 pages · May 2026
AI Vendor Terms, De-Fluffed
Guidance on reviewing AI services agreements, covering data use, model training, IP indemnification, customer responsibilities, and a 10-point negotiation checklist.
Checklist
4 pages
Cloud Security Readiness Checklist
Practitioner checklist for Azure and AWS covering identity, network segmentation, logging, and incident response.
Template
1 page
Board Security Reporting Template
One-page, metric-led template for presenting security risk to boards or executives.
Guide
8 pages
NZISM Compliance Quick Reference
Condensed mapping of commonly tested NZISM controls to practical technical implementations for government agencies.
Case study
12 pages
How Tu Ora Cut Security Debt by 40%
A 12-month engagement with a Māori health provider covering findings, remediation prioritisation, and outcomes.
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Coming July 2027
vCISO Starter Pack
A 90-day security programme for organisations without a full-time CISO.
Coming soonWebinar · 10 July 2027
AI-Augmented Threat Detection
Presented by Tom Britton and Chris Hawksworth on layering AI analysis onto threat-informed defence to reduce investigation time.
Coming soonComing August 2027
Human-Centred Security Design Playbook
A process for embedding organisational context into security controls.
Coming soonInsights
Analysis from the field
Threat analysis, practical guidance, and commentary on the cybersecurity issues affecting New Zealand organisations.
Article
Tom Britton · 18 Sep 2026
Choosing an AI Security Consultancy in New Zealand: A 2026 Buyer's Guide
A fair comparison of the New Zealand consultancies offering AI security services in 2026: CyberTeam, CyberCX, Bastion Security, and ASI Solutions. What each does well, where they differ, and how to choose.
Article
Tom Britton · 18 Sep 2026
Essential Eight vs NZISM: Which One Applies to Your Organisation, and When to Use Both
A practical comparison of the Australian Essential Eight and the New Zealand Information Security Manual (NZISM). Where they overlap, where they differ, and how NZ organisations should navigate trans-Tasman procurement expectations in 2026.
Article
Tom Britton · 18 Sep 2026
The MCP Server Security Checklist: 15 Controls Every AI-Integrated Organisation Should Audit
A practical 15-point checklist for auditing Model Context Protocol server security. Written for CISOs, security architects, and internal audit teams responsible for AI-integrated systems in 2026.
Article
Tom Britton · 18 Sep 2026
vCISO Pricing in New Zealand: 2026 Benchmarks and What You Should Expect to Pay
What does a virtual CISO cost in New Zealand in 2026? Published benchmarks: NZ$8,000-15,000 per month for 10-20 hours of executive security guidance, compared to NZ$180,000-250,000+ per year for a full-time CISO. A practical guide to vCISO pricing, scope, and how to evaluate a proposal.
Article
Alex Keegan · 26 Feb 2026
The Human Side of Physical Security with Chris Harrison
A conversation with Chris Harrison, CyberTeam's Principal Security Consultant, on why physical security starts with good culture, not simulated attacks.
Article
CyberTeam · 28 Nov 2025
CyberTeam Wins Start Up of the Year at 2025 iSANZ Awards
We're honoured to be named Start Up or New Business of the Year at the 2025 iSANZ Awards, recognising our growth from 2 founders to 10-person team.
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