Auckland After5: An Update on Cyber Security and Safety Online in 2026

Join us this June for a crucial After5 event, "An update on cyber security and safety online in 2026." The digital threat landscape facing New Zealanders has fundamentally shifted; we have moved beyond isolated technical vulnerabilities into an era of automated, AI-driven security attacks at scale. With threat actors now utilising tools that deliver simple attacks at volume, cyber crime has evolved from a mere IT problem into a pressing social and economic crisis. Scammers are siphoning vast sums from our economy, and we know that there is a widening "Cyber Equity Gap" that leaves our Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) dangerously exposed compared to well-resourced corporates

This event will provide an update on the realities of the current moment.  Our experts will also tackle how Al is increasingly weaponised to craft convincing deepfakes and phishing campaigns, with the old reliance on individual vigilance and "user beware" is actively failing.

Hosted by Philip Whitmore, a cyber security partner at KPMG, alongside a panel of industry experts, this After5 will delve into the collective, proactive action required to be safe and secure online. We will discuss TUANZ's advocacy position in this part of the ecosystem including our call for a "whole-of-ecosystem" approach, the necessity of stronger government leadership with enforceable safety standards, and the importance of developing a "lifespan human firewall" through continuous education. Whether you are looking to understand the latest AI-era workforce resilience strategies, or how to advocate for a safer digital environment for all New Zealanders, this panel is an essential update for anyone committed to Aotearoa's digital resilience.

Grab you ticket today!  It’s free for members (see here on how to join TUANZ)