Kiwi manufacturer Fisher & Paykel Appliances was also the victim of a ransomware attack this month, which saw financial information released online. Hilary Walton, chief information security officer at Kordia, said laid-back Kiwis were particularly vulnerable because they felt safely isolated at the bottom of the world. She holds a master's degree in psychology which led her to becoming a leader in workplace security culture. Her expertise has been sought out to manage a security project for the British intelligence agency MI5 and information security for the 2012 London Olympics. Managers should model good security behaviour and use a mix of peer pressure and rewards to reinforce security culture in the workplace.

Source: Otago Daily Times June 23, 2020 19:41 UTC