NEW ZEALAND’S CYBER SECURITY STRATEGY Presentation by: MED, DIA & GCSB

Today’s Presentation Introductions and scene setting – John Harvey, DIA Cyber Security Strategy – Alan Bell, MED Key Initiatives – Grant Fletcher, GCSB Questions

Context Increasing use of internet and digital systems Cyber threats increasing and more sophisticated – no international borders Threats to: - individuals - government-held information - businesses and intellectual property - critical national infrastructure

Government’s Role Protecting personal and sensitive government- held information and systems Assisting critical national infrastructure providers Helping to provide a safe online environment for individuals and businesses

New Zealand’s Response…

Cyber Security Strategy Approach taken: Consultative – over 70 different organisations and groups consulted Partnership – key stakeholders

Cyber Security Strategy Priority areas: Increasing awareness and online security Protecting government information and systems Incident response and planning

Awareness and Online Security Key initiatives: Centralised cyber security information online Co-ordinated awareness raising programme

Incident Response and Planning Key initiatives: Working with industry Incident response plan NZ Computer Emergency Response Team

Government Systems and Information Key initiatives: National Cyber Security Centre Improved government security practices

Questions?