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28 March 2024

Statement to Intelligence and Security Committee by Director-General Andrew Clark 26 March 2024

Thank you for the opportunity to update you on the work of the GCSB.

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26 March 2024

NCSC’s response to the PCO and Parliamentary Service cyber incident

In August 2021, the Government Communications Security Bureau’s (GCSB) National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) became aware of malicious cyber activity affecting the Parliamentary Counsel Office (PCO) and the Parliamentary Service.

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21 March 2024

Response to IGIS report on GCSB hosting of a foreign capability

The Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) accepts the recommendations of the Inspector General of Intelligence and Security (IGIS) report into the GCSB’s previous hosting of a foreign capability.

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28 February 2024

February 2024 New Zealand Information Security Manual v3.7 Release

A new version of the New Zealand Information Security Manual (NZISM) has been released.

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31 August 2023

New Zealand takes the first step in creating a lead operational cyber security agency

CERT NZ today joined with the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), the first step in creating a lead operational cyber security agency. 

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17 August 2023

NCSC’s partnership with industry wins Spirit of Service – Service Excellence Award and Prime Minister’s Award

The GCSB's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has been awarded the Public Service Commission’s Spirit of Service – Te Tohu mō te Ratonga Whakahirahire, Service Excellence Award, and the overall Prime Minister’s Award for its collaboration with industry partners to strengthen New Zealand’s cyber defence capabilities.

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12 April 2023

Scam calls using GCSB name

We are aware of a cold call telephone scam from individuals claiming to be from the GCSB.

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27 March 2023

Statement to Intelligence and Security Committee by Andrew Hampton, Director-General GCSB

GCSB Director-General Andrew Hampton opening statement to Intelligence and Security Committee on Monday 27 March 2023.

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2 September 2022

September 2022 New Zealand Information Security Manual v3.6 Release

Updates finalised for the v3.6 release of the NZISM include four policy changes and a small number of minor and editorial changes.

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1 September 2022

Diversity Works NZ award for GCSB and NZSIS

The GCSB and NZSIS are delighted to have won a Diversity Works New Zealand category award for their leadership in creating a more diverse and inclusive workplace.

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