News

15 December 2017

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.

Read more → 22 November 2017

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.

Read more → 6 October 2017

Canterbury Institute of Directors on Cyber Security

Thanks for invitation and the opportunity to talk with you today.

Read more → 15 July 2017

Director’s Address to University of Waikato – Cyber Security Challenge 2017

Thanks and overview Thank you to Cybersecurity Researchers of Waikato, the University, and Ryan and his team for the invitation to be here today.

Read more → 21 June 2017

Auckland Institute of Directors

This panel discussion on cyber risk covering all facets of the cyber threat together with recommendations on how to minimise an attack through good strategic planning

Read more → 20 June 2017

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.

Read more → 13 February 2017

Transparency International New Zealand

The role of Government in protecting New Zealand’s important information - Andrew Hampton, Director, GCSB

Read more → 6 December 2016

Opening Statement to the Intelligence & Security Committee 12 June 2016

Speaking Notes for the Opening Statement to the Intelligence & Security Committee by Andrew Hampton, Director, Government Communications Security Bureau.

Read more → 29 November 2016

Comments to New Zealand Institute of International Affairs

Protecting New Zealand’s digital assets in an interconnected world (29.11.16) by Andrew Hampton, Director GCSB.

Read more → 22 September 2016

Intelligence and Security Bill

Select Committee Introduction - Andrew Hampton, Director GCSB

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