Cyber Smart Week 2026 webinar series
This Cyber Smart Week 2026, we are bringing you a series of webinars that help you understand more about how to protect yourself, your business, and your customers online.
Supporters pack walkthrough
Thursday 17 September 2pm - 3pm
Suited to: Anyone co-ordinating Cyber Smart Week in their organisation
Presented by Annalies K and John Mollo
This pre-webinar session will provide all registered participants with a run through of their resource pack for Cyber Smart Week and how they can use its contents to get the most out of the week.
Cyber security: The business risk no executive can ignore
Monday 5 October 1pm – 2pm
Suited to: Directors, executives and senior leaders
Presented by the NCSC's Deputy Director General, Cyber Security, Catriona Robinson, Kendra Ross from Sydekick & Declan Ingram from Trust Hound
To kick off Cyber Smart Week, Head of the NCSC, Catriona Robinson, and two guest speakers take New Zealand's business leaders through what they need to know and what they're accountable for - on cyber and AI risk. The question is no longer whether you'll have a cyber incident. It's whether you can prove you were prepared. Regulators, insurers, customers, and the media won't ask what IT was doing. They'll ask what the board knew, decided and did.
Sign up for The business risk no executive can ignore(external link)
You've got mail... But Is It real? How to spot scams and stay safe online
Tuesday 6 October 1pm - 2pm
Suited to: Older New Zealanders who use the internet for everyday things
Presented by NCSC Engagement Communication and Partnerships Manager, Jane O'Loughlin and Age Concern's Chief Executive, Karen Billings-Jensen
AI is helping scammers create more convincing emails, texts, phone calls and fake websites, making scams harder to spot than ever. Join us for a practical session exploring real-world examples of the latest online scams and the simple cyber security habits that can help protect you. Learn how to spot the warning signs, protect your accounts and personal information, and know what to do when something doesn’t seem right.
Sign up for How to spot scams and stay safe online(external link)
When data becomes the target: Protecting your most valuable asset and maintaining trust in an interconnected world
Wednesday 7 October 11am - 12pm
Suited to: Professional services and small to medium businesses
Presented by NCSC's Incident Management Team Lead, Nea and Xero Security Operations Team Lead, Izzi Lithgow
Join NCSC Incident Management Team Lead Nea and Xero Security Operations Team Lead Izzi Lithgow as they explore the cyber threats facing small and medium businesses and the practical steps you can take to reduce your risk. Learn how cyber criminals target businesses, the warning signs to watch for, how to strengthen your everyday security, and what to do if an incident occurs, including how to prepare, respond and access trusted support.
AI as an advantage: Opportunities for AI in cyber defence
Wednesday 7 October 1pm - 2pm
Suited to: IT and security professionals responsible for their organisation’s cyber security
Presented by the NCSC's Chief Technology Office, Mark Spadafora
AI is changing cyber security, creating new opportunities for threat actors while also giving organisations powerful tools to strengthen their defences. Hear from experts about how AI is being used across the cyber defence lifecycle, from identifying vulnerabilities and detecting threats to incident response and recovery. We’ll explore NCSC’s involvement in Project Glasswing, what emerging AI capabilities mean for IT and security teams, and how organisations can harness them responsibly while maintaining strong governance, human oversight and security fundamentals.
Don't get caught out: Cyber security essentials for the AI age
Thursday 8 October 1pm - 2pm
Suited to: Everyday New Zealanders who want to stay safe online in the age of AI
Presented by Bastion Security Consultant, Grace van Boheemen
AI is helping cyber criminals move faster and create more convincing attacks, but the good news is that the basics of staying safe online haven’t changed. Join us to learn the simple cyber security actions that can make the biggest difference, from protecting your accounts and strengthening your passphrases to understanding your online exposure. We’ll also show you how NCSC’s How Exposed Am I?(external link) tool can help you see what information about you may be exposed online, and what you can do about it.
Sign up for Cyber security essentials for the AI age(external link)