Why This Brief Matters
A cybercriminal only has to be lucky once. You have to be lucky every minute of every day.
That remains the stark reality for kiwi businesses in Q4 2025.
This isn’t another dry technical report filled with acronyms and alerts. Kinetics has distilled the current threat landscape into a 10-minute executive brief designed specifically for Directors,CEOs, and Operations Managers who need to make informed decisions about cyber risk—without wading through technical complexity.
The Numbers Tell a Compelling Story
New Zealand businesses reported over 2,600 cyber incidents in the first half of 2025 alone, with direct financial losses exceeding $13.5 million. More concerning? Over 50% of all reported losses affected businesses, not individuals. Ten separate cases saw losses exceeding $100,000 each.
The brief highlights something many leaders still underestimate: attacks are getting faster. AI and automation now allow hackers to operate at machine speed. Modern attacks unfold in hours, not days—meaning the window between compromise and detection can be measured in the time between your morning coffee and lunch.
What You’ll Find Inside
The Cyber Threat Update cuts through the noise to deliver:
- Real NZ threat statistics from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)
- Clear compliance frameworks – practical guidance on CIS Controls and SMB1001 standards
- Three-step protection framework covering Policy & Posture, People Protection, and Platform Resilience
- Essential policy checklist – a ready-to-use assessment tool for your current security posture
- Action steps you can implement immediately
