​New Zealand gets NZ$3.9m ‘cyber’ boost in 2018 Budget


The New Zealand government has delivered its 2018 Budget, offering up NZ$3.9 million of new operating funding over the next four years to the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT).

CERT, established just over 12 months ago, responds to major cyber events and provides advice to businesses, organisations, and individuals who may be affected by cybersecurity incidents.

The government said the cash injection is a crucial investment to counter major cyber threats.

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Source: ZDNet