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Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue.
Customers are asking tougher questions about security.

Yesterday marked a significant milestone as we celebrated the launch of the 2nd Edition of She’ll Be Right, Not! (A Cyber Security Guide for Kiwi Business Owners) by Daniel Watson, Managing Director of Vertech IT Services.

The event brought together business leaders, industry professionals, and community members for an engaging afternoon focused on some of the most important topics shaping modern businesses today: Cyber Security, Business Process Automation, and Artificial Intelligence.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools like Microsoft Copilot are transforming the way we work—helping us write faster, analyze data more efficiently, and automate everyday tasks. As adoption grows, many employees are already exploring these tools to boost productivity.

Webinar Recap: Practical AI, Automation, and Process Design for Sustainable Growth
Date: 29 April 2026
Speakers: Daniel Watson (Vertech IT Services) & Ian Bennett (Custom 365)
Many business owners believe growth problems can be solved by hiring more people.

As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms the way businesses operate, organizations are facing a critical question: How do we embrace AI’s productivity benefits without exposing ourselves to unnecessary risk?

In a recent discussion, Kirit from Walker Wayland and Daniel explored exactly that—diving into AI governance, policy implementation, and the balance between innovation and security.

5 Critical Questions and 3 clue to look for when choosing a web app for your business 

1. Company & Compliance 

-Look for a Security page or Trust Center available 

- Do they adhere to an independent security Standards & Policies (SOC2, ISO27001)? 

- Documented cybersecurity policies 

- Data privacy compliance (GDPR/CCPA) 

- Published sub-processor list 

2. Identity & Access Management 

- Look for whether MFA is supported? 

- RBAC with granular permissions 

- Single Sign-On (SSO) options 

- Session timeouts & auto-logout 

- Audit logs available 

3. Data Protection 

- Encryption in transit 

- Is your data Encrypted at rest? 

- Backups & disaster recovery 

- Where does your Data reside? 

- Ability to export/delete data 

4. Application & Infrastructure Security 

- Do they conduct Regular penetration testing? 

- Responsible disclosure program 

- Network segmentation 

- Vulnerability management 

- Secure development lifecycle 

5. Operational Security 

- 24/7 monitoring & alerting 

- DDoS protection 

- Do they have Incident response plan & Cyber risk insurance? 

- Employee security training 

- Least-privilege access 

6. Reliability & Availability 

- Public status page 

- Documented SLAs 

- Redundant infrastructure 

- Change-control processes 

7. Integrations & API Security 

- OAuth/API key authentication 

- Rate limiting 

- Webhook security 

- API scopes/permissions 

- Encrypted data exchange 

8. Customer Control & Transparency 

- Detailed audit logs 

- Logging of admin actions 

- Configurable security settings 

- Easy offboarding procedures 

- Look for regular Release notes available – you don't want to sign up to a dead horse!

In the fast-paced world of business technology, IT Services aren’t just an optional support function, they’re a strategic investment that enables growth, protects your organisation, and keeps your team productive. For Auckland businesses in 2026, the right set of IT services can make the difference between seamless operations and costly downtime.

In this exclusive video, Vertech IT Services’ owner Daniel Watson sits down with Bevan Lynch, the creative developer from Shout & Co shoutandco.com . behind our new logo, to share the inspiration and reasoning behind our fresh new look. Learn why we decided to rebrand and what it means for our clients and the future of Vertech IT Services.

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