Another Day, Another Data Breach

Another Day, Another Data Breach

In the wake of the Manage MyHealth data breach, many New Zealanders are now facing the prospect that their health and personal information is no longer private. The New Zealand Government (Health Minister Simeon Brown) is commissioning a review of the Manage MyHealth cybersecurity breach noting: “We must learn from this incident to avoid any repeat events in the future.” The purpose of this review will be to; The Manage MyHealth data breach is clearly the catalyst for this review….

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What is the point of this blog? Self Taught Master’s Degree in 12-months?

What is the point of this blog? Self Taught Master’s Degree in 12-months?

For quite a long time I have been interested in coding or doing something with a software bent. During COVID I started learning Python to automate my budget. I never completed that but managed to build a piece of software for a client that automated a 2 day grind task to 15 minutes. I felt like a God, and I was even pain for it! Over the last few years, my interest in tech hasn’t diminished but I have always…

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Hello World!

Hello World!

Hello World! the incessant phrase in tech speak to announce one’s arrival to the internet! Here I am sharing my journey down the self-learning tech rabbit hole as I build my skill base, knowledge and portfolio of works on the never-ending quest to achieve ‘freelancer status’. The ups, downs and sideways (pivots?) as I explore and venture further into the digital realm. Join me on this expedition as hopefully my stories and insights will bring value to your lives if…

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