Cyber Security Resources
Looking to dive deep into cyber security or just pick up a few tips? We’ve got some resources to get you on your way.

Books
- Agile Application Security
By Laura Bell, Jim Bird, Rich Smith, Michael Brunton-Spall. Published by O’Reilly Media, Inc.
A practical guide that introduces several security tools and techniques adapted specifically to integrate with agile development.
Resources
- Guide: How to Secure Administrative Access to the Cloud [PDF]
Covering common best practices, this guide is designed to help you secure administrative access to your cloud environment, whether you use Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure, or Amazon Web Services. - Code Review Security Checklist and Implementation Manual [PDF]
This checklist is designed to improve security culture in development teams, helping them consistently check their code for common security risks. The manual covers putting this into practice. - Guide: Six Steps to Cyber Security for Small Businesses
This guide sets out practical steps for easily and painlessly setting your business up for cyber security success, whatever your size or budget. - SafeStack Blog
Our team writes regularly on a range of cyber security topics. Check out some of our recent posts below.
• Facing 21st-century cyber risks on social media
• Why we need to stop shifting cyber security left
• Detecting attacks in your software - Te Reo Māori Vocabulary Lists [PDF]
Several of our Security Awareness training courses are also available in Te Reo Māori, and these resources translate commonly used terms. - PCI DSS control list [JSON]
This handy JSON file shows the PCI DSS control requirements, applicable Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ), testing method, and priority. Use it to make prioritization of PCI DSS project tasks much easier!
Talks and videos
- Securing The Future [Video]
Laura Bell’s Keynote at NDC Sydney 2022, Sydney, Australia. - How Can I Help You? [Video]
Laura Bell at Kawaiicon 2019, Wellington, New Zealand. - Small, But Fierce (But Still Small) [PDF]
Erica Anderson at OWASP New Zealand Day 2020, Auckland, New Zealand. - Security In Our Code Review? Check! [PDF]
Daniel Zollinger at OWASP New Zealand Day 2020, Auckland, New Zealand.