Government Communications Security Bureau

The Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) is responsible for administering the network security provisions of the TICSA.

New standards for cyber security have been developed and agreed by operators of critical power infrastructure in New Zealand.

The draft Guidance provides an overview for network operators of the process they will need to follow under the Act.

In the GCSB's Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2013, there are errors on page 22 of the report relating to the number of warrants and authorisations.

The third reading of the GCSB legislation in Parliament today will allow our security agencies to get on with the important job of protecting national security.

The Governor-General has appointed Hon Sir Bruce Robertson as Commissioner of Security Warrants for a three-year term, Prime Minister John Key announced today.

The Governor-General has appointed Hon Andrew McGechan as Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security, Prime Minister John Key announced today.

The Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security has completed an inquiry into potential breaches of the Government Communications Security Bureau Act (2003).

NCSC is offering spaces on a one day course for Government departments and critical infrastructure operators on how to respond to cyber attacks.

GCSB Director Ian Fletcher says that he accepts all of the recommendations about the GCSB in the Compliance Review by Rebecca Kitteridge.

Prime Minister John Key today released the report of Rebecca Kitteridge into compliance at the Government Communications Security Bureau.

Speech given by the GCSB Director Ian Fletcher at the Gallagher Security conference held in Hamilton on 11 March 2013.

A group of NZ CI organisations have established the NZ Cyber Security Voluntary Standards for Industrial Control Systems Systems with the support of the NCSC.

NCSC has reported an increase in the number of reported attacks against government agencies, critical national infrastructure,and private sector organisations.

NZ-UK joint statement on cyber security, Murray McCully