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18 December 2018

Inquiry into the use of external security consultants

The State Services Commission has published the report of its Inquiry into the use of External Security Consultants.

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13 December 2018

GCSB welcomes report on warrants

The Director-General of the Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB), Andrew Hampton, has welcomed the release of the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security’s report on warrants issued under the Intelligence and Security Act 2017. 

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6 December 2018

GCSB has sound compliance systems and processes

Director-General of the Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) Andrew Hampton welcomes the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security finding it has sound compliance systems and processes for the fourth year in a row.

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28 November 2018

GCSB statement

The following can be attributed to the Director-General of GCSB, Andrew Hampton The Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) regulates network security under the Telecommunications Interception Capability and Security Act (TICSA).

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23 November 2018

GCSB awards three scholarships to support women in STEM

The Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) has awarded three $10,000 scholarships to women studying science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects at New Zealand tertiary institutions.

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19 November 2018

Feedback opens for Draft Disposal Schedule

A draft disposal schedule for the NZSIS, GCSB, and National Security Group of DPMC is open from 19 November - 10 December 2018 for feedback.

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14 November 2018

GCSB’s cyber defence services wins top industry award

Government Communications Security Bureau’s (GCSB) cyber defence services called CORTEX has been named Best Security Project or Initiative at the 2018 Information Security Awards NZ.

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4 October 2018

Malicious cyber activity attributed to Russia

The Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) has established clear links between the Russian government and a campaign of malicious cyber activity targeting overseas political institutions, businesses, media and sporting organisations.

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31 August 2018

NZIC Performance Improvement Framework (PIF) Follow-up Review

This Performance Improvement Framework (PIF) follow-up review highlights the significant progress made by the New Zealand Intelligence Community (NZIC) since the initial 2014 PIF review.

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26 July 2018

GCSB wins Building Trust and Confidence Award at 2018 IPANZ

Government Communications Security Bureau’s (GCSB) CORTEX cyber security initiative has been recognised for building trust and confidence in Government.

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