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4 July 2018

GCSB welcomes report about its activity in relation to the Pacific

The Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) welcomes the findings of a report about its intelligence activity in relation to New Zealand’s interests in the South Pacific region.

GCSB’s response to the Inspector-General’s 2018-19 work plan

Director-General of the Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB), Andrew Hampton, has welcomed the release of the Office of the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security Work Programme 2018-19.

Let’s talk about why we need more women in STEM

The Director-General of the Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) wants to talk about why New Zealand needs more women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) related roles.

MFN expansion announced

Minister Responsible for the GCSB Andrew Little has announced The Government Communications Security Bureau will expand its Malware-Free Networks MFN cyber defence initiative.

New Zealand joins international condemnation of NotPetya cyber-attack

The Director-General of the Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) Andrew Hampton has today added New Zealand’s voice to international condemnation of the NotPetya cyber-attack.

New Zealand concerned at North Korean cyber activity

Cyber threat analysis from a range of sources, including the United States and the United Kingdom, attributes WannaCry to North Korean cyber threat actors

GCSB's systems and processes found to be legally compliant for the 3rd year in a row

The Director-General of the Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB), Andrew Hampton welcomes the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security finding the GCSB to have legally compliant systems and processes for the third year in a row.  “It is particularly important that the public has independent assurance that the GCSB is acting in a legally compliant manner given much of what we do, by its nature, has to be done in secret,” Mr Hampton said.  “In addition to the finding that the GCSB’S systems and processes were legally compliant for the third year in a row, the Inspector-General also commented positively on the strong compliance culture that exists within the Bureau and the constructive working relationship that she has with its staff.”  These findings are detailed in the Inspector-General’s 2017 Annual Report, which notes on page 29:  “The Bureau has robust compliance measures.

GCSB supporting women in STEM through academic scholarships

The Government Communications Bureau (GSCB) has awarded four $10,000 tertiary scholarships to women studying STEM subjects at New Zealand universities.

GCSB response to IGIS report

The following statement is attributable to Andrew Hampton, Director of the Government Communications Security Bureau: “I welcome the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security’s report into the process for determining its foreign intelligence activity and accept all recommendations,” Mr Hampton says.

Budget 2016 - NZ Intelligence Community

The New Zealand Intelligence Community (NZIC) received new operating and capital funding of $178.7 million over four years as part of Budget 2016.