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24 May 2022

The cybersecurity implications of the Russian invasion of Ukraine

Understanding and preparing for cyber threats relating to the Russian invasion of Ukraine Speech by Director-General of the Government Communications Security Bureau Andrew Hampton to the Wairarapa Branch of the New Zealand Institute of International Affairs – 19 May 2022.

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2 May 2022

NCSC Director Lisa Fong shares cyber insights in 2022 Gallipoli Memorial Lecture

As part of international Anzac Day commemorations for 2022, National Cyber Security Centre  Director Lisa Fong delivered the Royal United Services Institute’s annual Gallipoli Memorial Lecture.

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4 April 2022

Work to remove dishes and radomes at Waihopai Station underway

Work to remove the retired domes and antennae at Waihopai Station has begun, Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) Director-General Andrew Hampton says.

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18 March 2022

GCSB collaboration with cloud service providers wins industry award

Collaboration between the Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) and two major cloud service providers has been judged the best security project in the annual information security industry  iSANZ awards (external link) .

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15 March 2022

GCSB Director-General opening statement to Intelligence and Security Committee

GCSB Director-General Andrew Hampton opening statement to Intelligence and Security Committee on Tuesday 15 March 2022

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9 February 2022

January 2022 New Zealand Information Security Manual v3.5 Release

The New Zealand Information Security Manual (NZISM) (external link) has released an update (v3.5), which includes updates to Chapter 2 – Information Security Services within Government, Chapter 3 – Roles & Responsibilities, Chapter 5 – Security Documentation, Chapter 13 – Media and IT Equipment Management, Decommissioning and Disposal and Chapter 17 – Cryptography: Chapter 2 – Information Security Services within Government Updated guidance for agencies using cloud services, including support for agencies producing cloud adoption strategies and recommendations on the adoption of cloud native security services and zero trust approaches.

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14 January 2022

2021 Cyber security trends and response by GCSB Director-General Andrew Hampton, 13 December 2021

Speech to 18th International Conference on Privacy, Security and Trust (PST): 2021 Cyber security trends and response by GCSB Director-General Andrew Hampton 13 December, 2021 Good morning, and thank you for the opportunity to be part of today’s workshop session.

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1 December 2021

GCSB partners with private security providers to increase NZ’s cyber defences

The GCSB is partnering with private-sector cyber security providers in an initiative that has the potential to prevent millions of dollars of cyber harm.

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26 November 2021

2021 Rainbow Excellence Awards recognise leadership of GCSB and NZSIS Chief People Officer

The Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) and New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) have welcomed the recognition of Chief People Officer Shelly Thompson by the 2021 New Zealand Rainbow Excellence Awards.

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11 November 2021

GCSB to remove dishes and radomes at Waihopai Station

11 November 2021 Attributable to GCSB Director-General Andrew Hampton: The Government Communications Security Bureau leadership team has made the decision to decommission and remove the Waihopai Station radomes and dishes after more than 30 years of service.

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