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[CP p.3]", "official_site_url": "https://www.asd.gov.au/", "source_documents": [ { "type": "corporate_plan", "title": "Download ASD Corporate Plan 2025-26 (pdf, 1.38 MB)", "url": "https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf", "period": "2025-26", "confidence": "high" }, { "type": "corporate_plan", "title": "Download ASD Corporate Plan 2024-25 (pdf, 1.95 MB)", "url": "https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2024-25.pdf", "period": "2024-25", "confidence": "high" }, { "type": "corporate_plan", "title": "Download ASD-Corporate-Plan-2023_1.pdf (pdf, 4.02 MB)", "url": "https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2023_1.pdf", "period": "2023", "confidence": "high" }, { "type": "corporate_plan", "title": "Download ASD Corporate Plan 2022.pdf (pdf, 6.18 MB)", "url": "https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2022.pdf", "period": "2022", "confidence": "high" }, { "type": "corporate_plan", "title": "Download ASD Corporate Plan 2021–22 (pdf, 2.25 MB)", "url": "https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-03/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2021_0.pdf", "period": "2021-22", "confidence": "high" }, { "type": "strategie", "title": "Download Responsible Release Principles for Cyber Security Vulnerabilities (pdf, 1.18 MB)", "url": "https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-03/Responsible-Release-Principles-for-Cyber-Security-Vulnerabilities.pdf", "period": "2022", "confidence": "medium" }, { "type": "strategie", "title": "Download ASD Cyber Skills Framework V2 (pdf, 594.43 KB)", "url": "https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-10/ASD-Cyber-Skills-Framework-v2.pdf", "period": "2022", "confidence": "medium" } ], "purpose": { "text": "ASD’s purpose is to defend Australia from global threats and advance the national interest by providing foreign signals intelligence, cyber security and offensive cyber operations, as directed by Government. [CP p.3]", "source_url": "https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf", "source_page": 3, "source_deep_url": "https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf#page=3" }, "vision": null, "strategic_priorities": [ { "title": "Deliver Strategic Advantage", "description": "Deliver Strategic Advantage", "source_url": "https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf", "source_page": 6, "source_deep_url": "https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf#page=6" }, { "title": "Lead Cyber Security", "description": "Lead Cyber Security", "source_url": "https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf", "source_page": 6, "source_deep_url": "https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf#page=6" }, { "title": "Support Military Operations", "description": "Support Military Operations", "source_url": "https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf", "source_page": 6, "source_deep_url": "https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf#page=6" }, { "title": "Counter Cyber-Enabled Threats", "description": "Counter Cyber-Enabled Threats", "source_url": "https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf", "source_page": 6, "source_deep_url": "https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf#page=6" }, { "title": "Provide Trusted and Expert Advice", "description": "Provide Trusted and Expert Advice", "source_url": "https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf", "source_page": 6, "source_deep_url": "https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf#page=6" } ], "values": [ { "name": "Reveal their secrets.", "description": "", "source_url": "https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf", "source_page": null }, { "name": "Protect our own.", "description": "", "source_url": "https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf", "source_page": null }, { "name": "We belong to a great team.", "description": "", "source_url": "https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf", "source_page": null }, { "name": "We strive for excellence.", "description": "", "source_url": "https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf", "source_page": null }, { "name": "We make a difference in execution.", "description": "", "source_url": "https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf", "source_page": null }, { "name": "We succeed by working as OneASD.", "description": "", "source_url": "https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf", "source_page": null }, { "name": "We protect and enhance Australia’s national security.", "description": "", "source_url": "https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf", "source_page": null }, { "name": "We are leaders in our fields and value diversity of thought.", "description": "", "source_url": "https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf", "source_page": null }, { "name": "We are accountable and act legally, proportionately and with propriety.", "description": "", "source_url": "https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf", "source_page": null } ], "outcomes": [ { "name": "Outcome 1: Deliver Strategic Advantage", "description": "ASD delivers strategic advantage for Australia by providing foreign signals intelligence that protects and advances Australia’s national interest. Foreign intelligence collection activities are guided by strategic priorities set by Government. [CP p.6]", "activities": [ "providing foreign signals intelligence", "conducting offensive cyber operations" ], "source_url": "https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf", "source_page": 6, "source_deep_url": "https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf#page=6" }, { "name": "Outcome 2: Lead Cyber Security", "description": "ASD is the Australian Government’s leading cyber security agency, and aims to make Australia the most secure place to connect online and to foster national cyber security resilience. ASD’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) monitors cyber threats targeting Australian interests, and provides advice and information, including through an international network of Computer Emergency Response Teams to help protect Australians. [CP p.6]", "activities": [ "providing cyber security services", "conducting offensive cyber operations" ], "source_url": "https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf", "source_page": 6, "source_deep_url": "https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf#page=6" }, { "name": "Outcome 3: Support Military Operations", "description": "ASD supports Australian Defence Force (ADF) operations around the globe, with the organisation’s heritage dating back to the Second World War. Today, ASD supports ADF operations by providing intelligence and offensive cyber operations to enable the warfighter and protect ADF personnel and assets. [CP p.6]", "activities": [ "providing foreign signals intelligence", "conducting offensive cyber operations" ], "source_url": "https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf", "source_page": 6, "source_deep_url": "https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf#page=6" }, { "name": "Outcome 4: Counter Cyber-Enabled Threats", "description": "ASD capabilities play an important role in countering cyber-enabled threats. The organisation protects Australia and Australians by preventing and disrupting offshore cyber-enabled crime, including the activities of organised criminal groups using malware to target Australians, and terrorists who use the internet to plan and incite attacks against Australian interests. [CP p.6]", "activities": [ "providing cyber security advice and assistance to Australian governments, businesses and individuals", "supporting military operations" ], "source_url": "https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf", "source_page": 6, "source_deep_url": "https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf#page=6" }, { "name": "Outcome 5: Provide Trusted Advice and Expertise", "description": "ASD provides trusted advice and expertise to government, business and the community. ASD draws on its deep technical understanding of communications technology to help the Australian Government and the public understand the nature of the cyber threat environment, how they might be vulnerable and what they can do to protect themselves. [CP p.6]", "activities": [ "providing cyber security advice and assistance to Australian governments, businesses and individuals", "supporting military operations" ], "source_url": "https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf", "source_page": 6, "source_deep_url": "https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf#page=6" } ], "performance_measures": [ { "code": "1.1", "measure": "Government expectations to deliver strategic advantage are met.", "target": "Government and NIC stakeholders confirm that ASD support had a high impact.", "latest_result": "N/A", "status": "N/A", "target_source_url": "https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf", "target_source_page": 18, "result_source_url": "", "result_source_page": null }, { "code": "1.2", "measure": "National Intelligence Community operational requirements are met.", "target": "NIC and Defence stakeholders confirm that ASD’s products and enabling capabilities had a high impact.", "latest_result": "N/A", "status": "N/A", "target_source_url": "https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf", "target_source_page": 18, "result_source_url": "", "result_source_page": null }, { "code": "2.1", "measure": "ASD’s foreign signals intelligence and enabling capabilities support the ADF’s military operations and activities, technological advantage and capabilities.", "target": "ADF/Defence stakeholders confirm ASD support had a high impact.", "latest_result": "N/A", "status": "N/A", "target_source_url": "https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf", "target_source_page": 19, "result_source_url": "", "result_source_page": null }, { "code": "3.1", "measure": "ASD’s cyber security advice and assistance supports stakeholders to improve or maintain their cyber security posture.", "target": "Information Security Manual (ISM) and Essential Eight (E8) are updated at least annually.", "latest_result": "N/A", "status": "N/A", "target_source_url": "https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf", "target_source_page": 20, "result_source_url": "", "result_source_page": null }, { "code": "4.1", "measure": "Cyber security information and expertise exchanges with partners help prevent, detect or remediate cyber threats to Australia.", "target": "Number of ACSC partners increases.", "latest_result": "N/A", "status": "N/A", "target_source_url": "https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf", "target_source_page": 21, "result_source_url": "", "result_source_page": null }, { "code": "5.1", "measure": "Offensive cyber capabilities provide effective and timely support for ADF military operations and activities.", "target": "ADF/Defence stakeholders confirm ASD support had a high impact.", "latest_result": "N/A", "status": "N/A", "target_source_url": "https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf", "target_source_page": 22, "result_source_url": "", "result_source_page": null }, { "code": "5.2", "measure": "Offensive cyber operations that counter offshore cyber threats meet whole-of-government security requirements.", "target": "Government stakeholders confirm ASD operations had a high impact.", "latest_result": "N/A", "status": "N/A", "target_source_url": "https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf", "target_source_page": 22, "result_source_url": "", "result_source_page": null } ], "document_alignment_terms": { "must_support": [ "ASD’s purpose is to defend Australia from global threats and advance the national interest by providing foreign signals intelligence, cyber security and offensive cyber operations,", "Deliver Strategic Advantage", "Lead Cyber Security", "Support Military Operations", "Counter Cyber-Enabled Threats", "Provide Trusted and Expert Advice" ], "watch_terms": [ "Government expectations to deliver strategic advantage are met.", "National Intelligence Community operational requirements are met.", "ASD’s foreign signals intelligence and enabling capabilities support the ADF’s military operations and activities, technological advantage and capabilities.", "ASD’s cyber security advice and assistance supports stakeholders to improve or maintain their cyber security posture.", "Cyber security information and expertise exchanges with partners help prevent, detect or remediate cyber threats to Australia.", "Offensive cyber capabilities provide effective and timely support for ADF military operations and activities.", "Offensive cyber operations that counter offshore cyber threats meet whole-of-government security requirements." ], "avoid_claiming_without_evidence": [] }, "review_note": "" }, "strategy_brief_md": "# Australian Signals Directorate — Strategy Brief\n\n**Reporting period**: 2024-25\n**Corporate plan in force**: 2025-26\n**Corporate Plan**: [2025-26](https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf)\n\n## Our purpose / purposes\n\n> ASD’s purpose is to defend Australia from global threats and advance the national interest by providing foreign signals intelligence, cyber security and offensive cyber operations, as directed by Government. [CP p.3](https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf#page=3) [[CP p.3](https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf#page=3)(https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf#page=3)]\n\n## How we deliver\n\n> ASD achieves its purpose by providing critical support to the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and working with the National Intelligence Community (NIC), as well as whole-of-government and international partners. [CP p.3](https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf#page=3) [[CP p.3](https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf#page=3)(https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf#page=3)]\n\n## Government priorities for this department\n\n- Deliver Strategic Advantage [[CP p.6](https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf#page=6)(https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf#page=6)]\n- Lead Cyber Security [[CP p.6](https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf#page=6)(https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf#page=6)]\n- Support Military Operations [[CP p.6](https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf#page=6)(https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf#page=6)]\n- Counter Cyber-Enabled Threats [[CP p.6](https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf#page=6)(https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf#page=6)]\n- Provide Trusted and Expert Advice [[CP p.6](https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf#page=6)(https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf#page=6)]\n\n## Outcomes\n\n### Outcome 1: Deliver Strategic Advantage\nASD delivers strategic advantage for Australia by providing foreign signals intelligence that protects and advances Australia’s national interest. Foreign intelligence collection activities are guided by strategic priorities set by Government. [CP p.6](https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf#page=6) [[CP p.6](https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf#page=6)(https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf#page=6)]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- providing foreign signals intelligence\n- conducting offensive cyber operations\n\n### Outcome 2: Lead Cyber Security\nASD is the Australian Government’s leading cyber security agency, and aims to make Australia the most secure place to connect online and to foster national cyber security resilience. ASD’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) monitors cyber threats targeting Australian interests, and provides advice and information, including through an international network of Computer Emergency Response Teams to help protect Australians. [CP p.6](https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf#page=6) [[CP p.6](https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf#page=6)(https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf#page=6)]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- providing cyber security services\n- conducting offensive cyber operations\n\n### Outcome 3: Support Military Operations\nASD supports Australian Defence Force (ADF) operations around the globe, with the organisation’s heritage dating back to the Second World War. Today, ASD supports ADF operations by providing intelligence and offensive cyber operations to enable the warfighter and protect ADF personnel and assets. [CP p.6](https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf#page=6) [[CP p.6](https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf#page=6)(https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf#page=6)]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- providing foreign signals intelligence\n- conducting offensive cyber operations\n\n### Outcome 4: Counter Cyber-Enabled Threats\nASD capabilities play an important role in countering cyber-enabled threats. The organisation protects Australia and Australians by preventing and disrupting offshore cyber-enabled crime, including the activities of organised criminal groups using malware to target Australians, and terrorists who use the internet to plan and incite attacks against Australian interests. [CP p.6](https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf#page=6) [[CP p.6](https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf#page=6)(https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf#page=6)]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- providing cyber security advice and assistance to Australian governments, businesses and individuals\n- supporting military operations\n\n### Outcome 5: Provide Trusted Advice and Expertise\nASD provides trusted advice and expertise to government, business and the community. ASD draws on its deep technical understanding of communications technology to help the Australian Government and the public understand the nature of the cyber threat environment, how they might be vulnerable and what they can do to protect themselves. [CP p.6](https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf#page=6) [[CP p.6](https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf#page=6)(https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf#page=6)]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- providing cyber security advice and assistance to Australian governments, businesses and individuals\n- supporting military operations\n\n## Values and principles\n\n_ASD Values_\n\n- Reveal their secrets.\n- Protect our own.\n- We belong to a great team.\n- We strive for excellence.\n- We make a difference in execution.\n- We succeed by working as OneASD.\n- We protect and enhance Australia’s national security.\n- We are leaders in our fields and value diversity of thought.\n- We are accountable and act legally, proportionately and with propriety.\n\n## What they will measure themselves on this year (targets from 2025-26 corporate plan)\n\n| Code | Measure | Target | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| 1.1 | Government expectations to deliver strategic advantage are met. | Government and NIC stakeholders confirm that ASD support had a high impact. | [CP p.18](https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf#page=18)(https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf#page=18) |\n| 1.2 | National Intelligence Community operational requirements are met. | NIC and Defence stakeholders confirm that ASD’s products and enabling capabilities had a high impact. | [CP p.18](https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf#page=18)(https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf#page=18) |\n| 2.1 | ASD’s foreign signals intelligence and enabling capabilities support the ADF’s military operations and activities, technological advantage and capabilities. | ADF/Defence stakeholders confirm ASD support had a high impact. | [CP p.19](https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf#page=19)(https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf#page=19) |\n| 3.1 | ASD’s cyber security advice and assistance supports stakeholders to improve or maintain their cyber security posture. | Information Security Manual (ISM) and Essential Eight (E8) are updated at least annually. | [CP p.20](https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf#page=20)(https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf#page=20) |\n| 4.1 | Cyber security information and expertise exchanges with partners help prevent, detect or remediate cyber threats to Australia. | Number of ACSC partners increases. | [CP p.21](https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf#page=21)(https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf#page=21) |\n| 5.1 | Offensive cyber capabilities provide effective and timely support for ADF military operations and activities. | ADF/Defence stakeholders confirm ASD support had a high impact. | [CP p.22](https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf#page=22)(https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf#page=22) |\n| 5.2 | Offensive cyber operations that counter offshore cyber threats meet whole-of-government security requirements. | Government stakeholders confirm ASD operations had a high impact. | [CP p.22](https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf#page=22)(https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf#page=22) |\n\n## How they performed last year (results from 2024-25 annual report)\n\n| Code | Measure | Result | Status | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|---|\n| 1.1 | Government expectations to deliver strategic advantage are met. | N/A | N/A | |\n| 1.2 | National Intelligence Community operational requirements are met. | N/A | N/A | |\n| 2.1 | ASD’s foreign signals intelligence and enabling capabilities support the ADF’s military operations and activities, technological advantage and capabilities. | N/A | N/A | |\n| 3.1 | ASD’s cyber security advice and assistance supports stakeholders to improve or maintain their cyber security posture. | N/A | N/A | |\n| 4.1 | Cyber security information and expertise exchanges with partners help prevent, detect or remediate cyber threats to Australia. | N/A | N/A | |\n| 5.1 | Offensive cyber capabilities provide effective and timely support for ADF military operations and activities. | N/A | N/A | |\n| 5.2 | Offensive cyber operations that counter offshore cyber threats meet whole-of-government security requirements. | N/A | N/A | |", "strategy_overview_evidence_md": null, "internal_strategy_evidence_md": "# Australian Signals Directorate - Strategy, Performance, and Operating Profile\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T22:07:17.381884+00:00\n**Entity ID**: O-005008\n**Entity type**: Non-corporate Commonwealth Entity\n**Jurisdiction**: Commonwealth\n**Portfolio**: Defence\n**Website**: https://www.asd.gov.au/\n\n> Draft generated from scraped source material. Treat this as an evidence pack for editorial review, not a final judgement.\n\n## Source Coverage\n\n| Source type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| corporate-plans | 5 |\n| other-pdfs | 5 |\n| pages | 29 |\n| strategies | 2 |\n\n## Executive Readout\n\n### Purpose\n\n- [Page 10]\nDefence Portfolio Budget Statements 2021-22\nContributions to Outcome 1\nProgram 1.1: Foreign Signals Intelligence, Cyber Security and Offensive Cyber\nOperations\nProgram 1.1 Objective\nTo defend Australia from global threats and advance our national interests through the provision of foreign signals\nintelligence, cyber security and offensive cyber operations as directed by Government.\n Source: `other-pdfs/defence_portfolio_budget_statement_australian_signals_directorate_extract_from_d.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-01/defence_portfolio_budget_statement_australian_signals_directorate_extract_from_defence_2021-22.pdf)`\n- [Page 11]\nPortfolio Budget Statements | Budget 2025-26\nTable 4: Performance Measures for Outcome 1\nTable 4 details the performance objectives and measures for each program associated with\nOutcome 1.\n Source: `other-pdfs/2025-26-20Defence-20Portfolio-20Budget-20Statement-20--20Australian-20Signals-20.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-11/2025-26%20Defence%20Portfolio%20Budget%20Statement%20-%20Australian%20Signals%20Directorate.pdf)`\n- 5\nASD’S PURPOSE ..........................................................................................................6\nASD ORGANISATION CHART .....................................................................................9\nSTRATEGIC PLAN 2021–22 TO 2024–25 ...................................................................\n Source: `corporate-plans/2021-22.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-03/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2021_0.pdf)`\n- [Page 6]\nSS TT RRAATT EEGGIICC PPLLAANN 2 2002211––2222 TtOo 22 00 22 44–– 2255\nC O N T E X T & E X T E R N A L D R I V E R S\nSTRATEGIC PLAN\nDefend Australia from global threats and advance our national\ninterests through the provision of foreign signals intelligence,\nOUR cyber security and offensive cyber operations, as directed by Global Technological Public Partnerships Fiscal\nShifts Change Trust Environment\nPURPOSE Government\nWe are a world-class intelligence, covert effects and cyber security agency, enabled by talented dedicated people,\nleading-edge capabilities, strong partnerships, and the trust of the Australian public.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2021-22.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-03/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2021_0.pdf)`\n\n### Role and Functions\n\n- [Page 13]\nasd ASD Corporate Plan 2022–2023\nASD’s performance measures\nThe performance information outlined in this corporate plan and the Portfolio Budget Statements 2022–23 will be used as\nthe basis for ASD’s 2022–23 annual performance statements.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2022.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2022.pdf)`\n- [Page 14]\nasd ASD Corporate Plan 2024–25\nASD’s performance measures\nPerformance Objective 2\nThe performance information outlined in this corporate plan and the Defence Portfolio Budget Statements 2024–25 will be ASD’s foreign signals intelligence products and technical expertise provide effective support for military operations\nused as the basis for ASD’s 2024–25 annual performance statements.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2024-25.pdf)`\n- [Page 12]\nasd ASD Corporate Plan 2025–26\nASD’s performance measures\nPerformance Objective 2\nThe performance information outlined in this corporate plan and the Defence Portfolio Budget Statements 2025–26 will be\nused as the basis for ASD’s 2025–26 annual performance statements.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf)`\n- Annual reports\nASD Annual Report 2024–25\nASD Annual Report 2023–24\nASD Annual Report 2022–23\nASD Annual Report 2021–22\nASD Annual Report 2020–21\nASD Annual Report 2019–20\nASD Annual Report 2018–19\nCorporate plans\nCorporate plans\nASD Corporate Plan 2025-26\nASD Corporate Plan 2024-2025\nASD Corporate Plan 2023-2024\nASD Corporate Plan 2022–23\nASD Corporate Plan 2021–22\nASD Corporate Plan 2020–21\nASD Corporate Plan 2019–20\nASD Corporate Plan 2018–19\nBudget statements\nDownload 2025-26 Defence Portfolio Budget Statement: Australian Signals Directorate\n(pdf, 270.87 KB)\nDownload 2024-25 Defence Portfolio Budget Statement: Australian Signals Directorate\n(pdf, 408.06 KB)\nDownload 2023–24 Defence Portfolio Budget Statement: Australian Signals Directorate\n(pdf, 314.1 KB)\nDownload 2022–23 Defence Portfolio Budget Statement: Australian Signals Directorate\n(pdf, 356.6 KB)\n Source: `pages/corporate-plans-index.html (https://www.asd.gov.au/publications)`\n- [Page 6]\nDefence Portfolio Budget Statements 2021-22\n1.2 ASD RESOURCE STATEMENT\nTable 1: ASD Resource Statement – Budget Estimates for 2021-22 as at Budget May 2021\n2020-21 2021-22\nEstimated Estimate\nactual\n$'000 $'000\nDepartmental\nAnnual appropriations - ordinary annual services\nDepartmental appropriation [a] 8 05,703 8 87,888\ns74 External Revenue 2 ,704 2 ,771\nDepartmental Capital Budget 3 0,000 4 5,000\nAnnual appropriations - other services - non-operating\nEquity injection 1 74,747 1 25,043\nTotal departmental annual appropriations 1,013,154 1,060,702\nTotal departmental resourcing 1,013,154 1,060,702\nTotal resourcing for ASD 1,013,154 1,060,702\nNote\na.\n Source: `other-pdfs/defence_portfolio_budget_statement_australian_signals_directorate_extract_from_d.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-01/defence_portfolio_budget_statement_australian_signals_directorate_extract_from_defence_2021-22.pdf)`\n- [Page 10]\nDefence Portfolio Budget Statements 2021-22\nContributions to Outcome 1\nProgram 1.1: Foreign Signals Intelligence, Cyber Security and Offensive Cyber\nOperations\nProgram 1.1 Objective\nTo defend Australia from global threats and advance our national interests through the provision of foreign signals\nintelligence, cyber security and offensive cyber operations as directed by Government.\n Source: `other-pdfs/defence_portfolio_budget_statement_australian_signals_directorate_extract_from_d.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-01/defence_portfolio_budget_statement_australian_signals_directorate_extract_from_defence_2021-22.pdf)`\n\n### Strategic Priorities\n\n- Foreign intelligence collection activities are guided by strategic priorities\nASD’s purpose is achieved through the delivery of four security community, overseas intelligence and cyber\nset by Government.\nkey activities, as described in the Defence Portfolio Budget security partners, academia, and industry.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2022.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2022.pdf)`\n- Foreign intelligence collection activities\nkey activities, as described in the Defence Portfolio Budget sophisticated threats. are guided by strategic priorities set by Government.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf)`\n- 147\n1.1 Strategic Direction Statement ................................................................................................147\n1.2 ASD Resource Statement ......................................................................................................150\n1.3 Budget Measures ...................................................................................................................151\nSection 2: ASD Outcomes and Planned Performance ..........................................................\n Source: `other-pdfs/defence_portfolio_budget_statement_australian_signals_directorate_extract_from_d.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-01/defence_portfolio_budget_statement_australian_signals_directorate_extract_from_defence_2021-22.pdf)`\n- [Page 2]\nBudget 2024-25 | Portfolio Budget Statements\nPage 164 | Australian Signals Directorate\nAUSTRALIAN SIGNALS DIRECTORATE\nSection 1: ASD Overview and Resources\n1.1 Strategic Direction Statement\nThe Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) defends Australia from global threats and advances the\nnational interest by providing foreign signals intelligence, cyber security, and offensive cyber\noperations, as directed by the Government.\n Source: `other-pdfs/2024-25-20Defence-20Portfolio-20Budget-20Statement-20--20Australian-20Signals-20.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-01/2024-25%20Defence%20Portfolio%20Budget%20Statement%20-%20Australian%20Signals%20Directorate.pdf)`\n- [Page 10]\nASD\nASD Corporate Plan 2021–2022\nRisk oversight and management\nDirector-General ASD (DGASD)\nASD AUDIT & RISK COMMITTEE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE\nChair: External Chair: Director-General ASD\nResponsible for providing independent Responsible for providing strategic direction\nadvice to DGASD in accordance with DGASD’s and driving delivery of outcomes to Government\nduties as the accountable authority under the through decision and oversight of issues impacting\nrequirements of section 17 of the PGPA Rule 2014. the sustainability of ASD.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2021-22.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-03/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2021_0.pdf)`\n- [Page 4]\nPortfolio Budget Statements | Budget 2022-23\nAUSTRALIAN SIGNALS DIRECTORATE\nSection 1: ASD Overview and Resources\n1.1 STRATEGIC DIRECTION STATEMENT\nThe Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) defends Australia from global threats, and advances\nthe national interest by providing foreign signals intelligence, cyber security and offensive cyber\noperations, as directed by Government.\n Source: `other-pdfs/2022-23_Defence_PBS_04_ASD.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-04/2022-23_Defence_PBS_04_ASD.pdf)`\n- [Page 2]\nBudget 2023-24 | Portfolio Budget Statements\nAUSTRALIAN SIGNALS DIRECTORATE\nSection 1: ASD Overview and Resources\n1.1 Strategic Direction Statement\nThe Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) defends Australia from global threats and advances the\nnational interest by providing foreign signals intelligence, cyber security, and offensive cyber\noperations, as directed by the Government.\n Source: `other-pdfs/2023-24-20Defence-20PBS-2004-20ASD.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-10/2023-24%20Defence%20PBS%2004%20ASD.pdf)`\n- [Page 2]\nBudget 2025-26 | Portfolio Budget Statements\nAUSTRALIAN SIGNALS DIRECTORATE\nSection 1: ASD Overview and Resources\n1.1 Strategic Direction Statement\nThe Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) defends Australia from global threats and advances the\nnational interest by providing foreign signals intelligence, cyber security, and offensive cyber\noperations, as directed by Government.\n Source: `other-pdfs/2025-26-20Defence-20Portfolio-20Budget-20Statement-20--20Australian-20Signals-20.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-11/2025-26%20Defence%20Portfolio%20Budget%20Statement%20-%20Australian%20Signals%20Directorate.pdf)`\n- 16 17\nENO\nREIT\nASD AUDIT & RISK COMMITTEE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE\nChair: External Chair: Director-General ASD\nResponsible for providing independent advice to Responsible for providing strategic direction and\nDGASD in accordance with DGASD’s duties as the driving delivery of outcomes to Government through\naccountable authority under the requirements of decision and oversight of issues impacting the\nsection 17 of the PGPA Rule 2014. sustainability of ASD.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2024-25.pdf)`\n- 12 13\nENO\nREIT\nASD AUDIT & RISK COMMITTEE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE\nChair: External Chair: Director-General ASD\nResponsible for providing independent advice to Responsible for providing strategic direction and\nDGASD in accordance with DGASD’s duties as the driving delivery of outcomes to Government through\naccountable authority under the requirements of decision and oversight of issues impacting the\nsection 17 of the PGPA Rule 2014. sustainability of ASD.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf)`\n\n## KPIs, Targets, and Where They Are At\n\n- As a result of this review, ASD has streamlined the number of performance measures in this corporate plan by combining\nthe previous Performance Measures 5 and 6 and removing Performance Measure 7.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2023.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2023_1.pdf)`\n- 21\nGeneral inquiries: Defence switchboard, 1300 DEFENCE (1300 333 362)\nPERFORMANCE MEASURE 1 .............................................................................................................\n Source: `corporate-plans/2021-22.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-03/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2021_0.pdf)`\n- 21\nEmail\nPERFORMANCE MEASURE 2 ............................................................................................................22\nasd.assist@defence.gov.au\nPERFORMANCE MEASURE 3 ............................................................................................................23\nPost\nPERFORMANCE MEASURE 4 ...........................................................................................................\n Source: `corporate-plans/2021-22.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-03/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2021_0.pdf)`\n- 24\nPO Box 5076, Kingston ACT 2604\nPERFORMANCE MEASURE 5 ............................................................................................................25\nPERFORMANCE MEASURE 6 ...........................................................................................................\n Source: `corporate-plans/2021-22.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-03/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2021_0.pdf)`\n- [pages 2,3]\n..........................................................22\nasd.assist@defence.gov.au\nPERFORMANCE MEASURE 3 ............................................................................................................23\nPost\nPERFORMANCE MEASURE 4 ...........................................................................................................\n Source: `corporate-plans/2021-22.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-03/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2021_0.pdf)`\n- Performance Measure 1\nPerformance Metric Targets Methodology (data sources\nmeasuring performance)\n21\n22–1202 32–2202 42–3202 52–4202\n1.1 Government expectations to NIC stakeholders confirm ASD NIC evaluation/feedback of √ √ √ √ deliver strategic advantage are products have a high impact3.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2021-22.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-03/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2021_0.pdf)`\n- [Page 12]\nASD\nASD Corporate Plan 2021–2022\nPerformance Measure 2\nPerformance Metric Targets Methodology (data sources\nmeasuring performance)\n22\n23\n22–1202 32–2202 42–3202 52–4202\nPerformance Measure 3\nPerformance Metric Targets Methodology (data sources\nmeasuring performance)\n2.1 ASD’s foreign signals intelligence ADF/Defence stakeholders ADF/Defence feedback on\n√ √ √ √\nsupports the ADF’s military confirm ASD support had a high efficiency and timeliness of\noperations and activities, impact.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2021-22.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-03/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2021_0.pdf)`\n- [Page 13]\nASD\nASD Corporate Plan 2021–2022\nPerformance Measure 4\nPerformance Metric Targets Methodology (data sources\nmeasuring performance)\n24\n25\n22–1202 32–2202 42–3202 52–4202\nPerformance Measure 5\nPerformance Metric Targets Methodology (data sources\nmeasuring performance)\n4.1 Cyber security information Number of ACSC Partners Membership numbers of the\n√ √ √ √\nand expertise exchanges with increases.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2021-22.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-03/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2021_0.pdf)`\n- [Page 14]\nASD\nASD Corporate Plan 2021–2022\nPerformance Measure 6\nPerformance Metric Targets Methodology (data sources\nmeasuring performance)\n26\n27\n22–1202 32–2202 42–3202 52–4202\nPerformance Measure 7\nPerformance Metric Targets Methodology (data sources\nmeasuring performance)\n6.1 Offensive cyber operations that Government stakeholders Government feedback on\n√ √ √ √\ncounter offshore cyber threats confirm ASD operations had a efficacy and timeliness of ASD’s\nmeet whole-of-government high impact. offensive cyber operations to\nsecurity requirements. counter offshore cyber threats.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2021-22.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-03/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2021_0.pdf)`\n- 28\nGeneral inquiries: Defence switchboard, 1300 DEFENCE (1300 333 362) Performance Measure 7 ............................................................................................................\n Source: `corporate-plans/2022.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2022.pdf)`\n- 22–1202 32–2202 42–3202 52–4202\nPERFORMANCE CRITERIA:\nPERFORMANCE CRITERIA:\nASD’s capability needs are met and fiscal outcomes are delivered, while managing ASD’s risk and maintaining a secure internal\nASD’s offensive cyber operations deliver real-word impact, including providing advantage to military operations.\noperating environment.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2021-22.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-03/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2021_0.pdf)`\n- [Page 14]\nasd ASD Corporate Plan 2022–2023\nKEY ACTIVITY: PROVIDE CYBER SECURITY SERVICES\nPerformance Measure 3 Performance Measure 4\nASD provides high quality, impactful cyber security services to government, critical infrastructure and services, ASD delivers partnerships, programs and technical capability that strengthen national cyber security or resilience.\nbusiness, families and individuals.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2022.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2022.pdf)`\n- [Page 15]\nasd ASD Corporate Plan 2022–2023\nKEY ACTIVITY: CONDUCT OFFENSIVE CYBER OPERATIONS KEY ACTIVITY: SUSTAIN AND SECURE FUTURE CAPABILITY\nPerformance Measure 5 Performance Measure 7\nASD’s offensive cyber operations provide effective and timely support for military operations and activities.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2022.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2022.pdf)`\n- Timeline:\n2023–24 to 2026–27\nPerformance Measure 2\nASD’s foreign signals intelligence products and technical expertise provide effective support for military operations and activities.\n Source: `pages/corporate-plans-index__02.html (https://www.asd.gov.au/about/accountability-governance/publications/asd-corporate-plan-2023-24)`\n\n## Key Metrics\n\n- Outcome Expense Statement\nTable 3: Budgeted Expenses for Outcome 1\n2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25\nEstimated Budget Forward Forward Forward\nActual Estimate Estimate Estimate Estimate\n$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000\nProgram 1.1 - Foreign Signals Intelligence, Cyber Security and Offensive Cyber Operations\nExpenses funded by appropriation and own source revenue [a]\nEmployees 287,919 308,234 319,692 340,214 354,354\nSuppliers 481,696 542,487 493,505 510,431 552,463\nOther expenses 4,722 4,502 4,077 3,642 3,197\n774,337 855,223 817,274 854,287 910,014\nExpenses not requiring appropriation [b]\nDepreciation and amortisation 146,583 181,087 190,735 183,163 169,101\n146,583 181,087 190,735 183,163 169,101\nTotal operating expenses 920,920 1,036,310 1,008,009 1,037,450 1,079,115\nCapital expenditure funded by appropriation\nPurchases of non-financial assets 174,043 170,043 153,593 138,782 72,876\n Source: `other-pdfs/defence_portfolio_budget_statement_australian_signals_directorate_extract_from_d.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-01/defence_portfolio_budget_statement_australian_signals_directorate_extract_from_defence_2021-22.pdf)`\n- Budgeted Expenses for Outcome 1\nTable 3: Budgeted Expenses for Outcome 1\n2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26\nEstimated Budget Forward Forward Forward\nActual E stimate Estimate Estimate Estimate\n$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000\nProgram 1.1 - Foreign Signals Intelligence, Cyber Security and Offensive Cyber Operations\nExpenses funded by appropriation and own source revenue [a]\nEmployees 309,745 382,309 491,791 582,489 632,180\nSuppliers 580,347 772,713 918,471 996,954 1,082,970\nOther expenses 4,502 4,077 3,642 3,197 2,740\n894,594 1,159,099 1,413,904 1,582,640 1,717,890\nExpenses not requiring appropriation [b]\nResources received free of charge (Auditor fees) 153 155 156 155 159\nDepreciation and amortisation 180,934 258,437 385,448 487,280 520,725\n181,087 258,592 385,604 487,435 520,884\nTotal operating expenses 1,075,681 1,417,691 1,799,508 2,070,075 2,238,774\n Source: `other-pdfs/2022-23_Defence_PBS_04_ASD.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-04/2022-23_Defence_PBS_04_ASD.pdf)`\n- [Page 10]\nBudget 2023-24 | Portfolio Budget Statements\nBudgeted Expenses for Outcome 1\nTable 3: Budgeted Expenses for Outcome 1\n2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27\nEstimated Budget Forw ard Forw ard Forw ard\nActual Estimate Estimate Estimate Estimate\n$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000\nProgram 1.1 - Foreign Signals Intelligence, Cyber Security and Offensive Cyber Operations\nExpenses funded by appropriation and ow n source revenue [a]\nEmployees 399,720 508,799 599,887 649,959 688,447\nSuppliers 807,499 913,252 984,354 1,086,899 1,155,376\nOther expenses 7,702 7,272 6,578 5,860 5,188\n1,214,921 1,429,323 1,590,819 1,742,718 1,849,011\nExpenses not requiring appropriation [b]\nResources received free of charge (Auditor fees) 155 156 155 159 160\nDepreciation and amortisation 268,616 388,265 501,444 533,037 554,936\nNet w rite-dow n and net impairment of assets - - - - -\n Source: `other-pdfs/2023-24-20Defence-20PBS-2004-20ASD.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-10/2023-24%20Defence%20PBS%2004%20ASD.pdf)`\n- [pages 14,15,16,17]\ne income attributable to the\nAustralian Government -220,108 -339,588 -450,911 -483,189 -507,847\nNote: Impact of net cash appropriation arrangements\n2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27\nEstimated Budget Forward Forward Forward\nActual Estimate Estimate Estimate Estimate\n$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000\nSurplus/(Deficit) attributable to the Australian\nGovernment prior to Net Cash Appropriation\nAdjustments 4,657 - - - -\nless: Depreciation/amortisation expenses previously\nfunded through revenue appropriations -268,616 -388,265 -501,444 -533,037 -554,936\nadd: Principal repayments on leased assets 43,851 48,677 50,533 49,848 47,089\nTotal comprehensive income/(loss) - as per the\nstatement of comprehensive income -220,108 -339,588 -450,911 -483,189 -507,847\nPage 172 | Australian Signals Directorate\n Source: `other-pdfs/2023-24-20Defence-20PBS-2004-20ASD.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-10/2023-24%20Defence%20PBS%2004%20ASD.pdf)`\n- [Page 10]\nBudget 2024-25 | Portfolio Budget Statements\nPage 172 | Australian Signals Directorate\nBudgeted Expenses for Outcome 1\nTable 3: Budgeted Expenses for Outcome 1\n2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28\nEstimated Budget Forw ard Forw ard Forw ard\nActual Estimate Estimate Estimate Estimate\n$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000\nProgram 1.1 - Foreign Signals Intelligence, Cyber Security and Offensive Cyber Operations\nExpenses funded by appropriation and ow n source revenue [a]\nEmployees 508,799 599,887 725,294 781,069 824,584\nSuppliers 1,170,405 1,003,003 965,429 1,108,124 1,081,956\nOther expenses 7,272 6,578 5,860 5,188 4,499\n1,686,476 1,609,468 1,696,583 1,894,381 1,911,039\nExpenses not requiring appropriation [b]\nResources received free of charge (Auditor fees) 156 155 159 160 162\nDepreciation and amortisation 388,265 532,090 603,311 662,886 653,010\n Source: `other-pdfs/2024-25-20Defence-20Portfolio-20Budget-20Statement-20--20Australian-20Signals-20.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-01/2024-25%20Defence%20Portfolio%20Budget%20Statement%20-%20Australian%20Signals%20Directorate.pdf)`\n- [pages 14,15,16,17]\nive income/(loss) - - - - -\nTotal comprehensive income attributable to the\nAustralian Government -339,598 -481,557 -553,463 -615,797 -603,926\nNote: Impact of net cash appropriation arrangements\n2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28\nEstimated Budget Forw ard Forw ard Forw ard\nActual Estimate Estimate Estimate Estimate\n$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000\nSurplus/(Deficit) attributable to the Australian\nGovernment prior to Net Cash Appropriation\nAdjustments -10 - - - -\nless: Depreciation/amortisation expenses previously\nfunded through revenue appropriations 388,265 532,090 603,311 662,886 653,010\nadd: Principal repayments on leased assets 48,677 50,533 49,848 47,089 49,084\nTotal comprehensive income/(loss) - as per the\nstatement of comprehensive income -339,598 -481,557 -553,463 -615,797 -603,926\n Source: `other-pdfs/2024-25-20Defence-20Portfolio-20Budget-20Statement-20--20Australian-20Signals-20.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-01/2024-25%20Defence%20Portfolio%20Budget%20Statement%20-%20Australian%20Signals%20Directorate.pdf)`\n- [Page 10]\nBudget 2025-26 | Portfolio Budget Statements\nBudgeted Expenses for Outcome 1\nTable 3: Budgeted Expenses for Outcome 1\n2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29\nEstimated Budget Forward Forward Forward\nActual Estimate Estimate Estimate Estimate\n$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000\nProgram 1.1 - Foreign Signals Intelligence, Cyber Security and Offensive Cyber Operations\nExpenses funded by appropriation and own source\nrevenue [a]\nEmployees 640,951 725,294 781,069 824,584 817,804\nSuppliers 987,995 970,559 1,109,971 1,086,041 1,166,712\nOther expenses 6,578 5,860 5,188 4,499 3,962\n1,635,524 1,701,713 1,896,228 1,915,124 1,988,478\nExpenses not requiring appropriation [b]\nResources received free of charge 155 159 160 162 161\nDepreciation and amortisation 532,090 603,311 662,886 653,010 773,539\n532,245 603,470 663,046 653,172 773,700\n Source: `other-pdfs/2025-26-20Defence-20Portfolio-20Budget-20Statement-20--20Australian-20Signals-20.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-11/2025-26%20Defence%20Portfolio%20Budget%20Statement%20-%20Australian%20Signals%20Directorate.pdf)`\n- [pages 14,15,16,17]\nensive income attributable to the\nAustralian Government -481,511 -553,463 -615,797 -603,926 -752,886\nNote: Impact of net cash appropriation arrangements\n2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29\nEstimated Budget Forw ard Forw ard Forw ard\nActual Estimate Estimate Estimate Estimate\n$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000\nSurplus/(Deficit) attributable to the Australian\nGovernment prior to Net Cash Appropriation\nAdjustments 46 - - - -\nless: Depreciation/amortisation expenses previously\nfunded through revenue appropriations 532,090 603,311 662,886 653,010 773,539\nadd: Principal repayments on leased assets 50,533 49,848 47,089 49,084 20,653\nTotal comprehensive income/(loss) - as per the\nstatement of comprehensive income -481,511 -553,463 -615,797 -603,926 -752,886\nPage 180 | Australian Signals Directorate\n Source: `other-pdfs/2025-26-20Defence-20Portfolio-20Budget-20Statement-20--20Australian-20Signals-20.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-11/2025-26%20Defence%20Portfolio%20Budget%20Statement%20-%20Australian%20Signals%20Directorate.pdf)`\n- [Page 6]\nDefence Portfolio Budget Statements 2021-22\n1.2 ASD RESOURCE STATEMENT\nTable 1: ASD Resource Statement – Budget Estimates for 2021-22 as at Budget May 2021\n2020-21 2021-22\nEstimated Estimate\nactual\n$'000 $'000\nDepartmental\nAnnual appropriations - ordinary annual services\nDepartmental appropriation [a] 8 05,703 8 87,888\ns74 External Revenue 2 ,704 2 ,771\nDepartmental Capital Budget 3 0,000 4 5,000\nAnnual appropriations - other services - non-operating\nEquity injection 1 74,747 1 25,043\nTotal departmental annual appropriations 1,013,154 1,060,702\nTotal departmental resourcing 1,013,154 1,060,702\nTotal resourcing for ASD 1,013,154 1,060,702\nNote\na.\n Source: `other-pdfs/defence_portfolio_budget_statement_australian_signals_directorate_extract_from_d.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-01/defence_portfolio_budget_statement_australian_signals_directorate_extract_from_defence_2021-22.pdf)`\n- [Page 16]\nDefence Portfolio Budget Statements 2021-22\nTable 8: Departmental Statement of Changes in Equity — Summary of Movement (Budget\nYear 2021-22)\nAsset Contributed\nRetained Revaluation Other Equity/ Total\nEarnings Reserve Reserves Capital Equity\n$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000\nOpening balance as at 1 July 2021\nBalance carried forw ard from previous period -244,119 29,386 - 727,065 512,332\nAdjustment for changes in accounting policies - - - - -\nAdjusted opening balance -244,119 29,386 - 727,065 512,332\nComprehensive income\nComprehensive income recognised directly in equity:\nGain/loss on revaluation of property - - - - -\nSubtotal comprehensive income - - - - -\nSurplus (Deficit) for the period -145,498 - - - -145,498\nTotal comprehensive income recognised directly in\nequity -145,498 - - - -145,498\nTransactions with owners\nDistribution to owners\nReturns on capital:\nRestructuring - - - - -\n Source: `other-pdfs/defence_portfolio_budget_statement_australian_signals_directorate_extract_from_d.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-01/defence_portfolio_budget_statement_australian_signals_directorate_extract_from_defence_2021-22.pdf)`\n\n## Key Achievements\n\n- 22–1202 32–2202 42–3202 52–4202\nPERFORMANCE CRITERIA:\nPERFORMANCE CRITERIA:\nASD’s capability needs are met and fiscal outcomes are delivered, while managing ASD’s risk and maintaining a secure internal\nASD’s offensive cyber operations deliver real-word impact, including providing advantage to military operations.\noperating environment.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2021-22.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-03/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2021_0.pdf)`\n- [Page 7]\nASD CYBER SKILLS FRAMEWORK ASD CYBER SKILLS FRAMEWORK\nThe guiding document The foundation of the ASD Cyber Skills\nFramework\nThe ASD Cyber Skills Framework is designed to be used as a guiding\ndocument and its different elements can be implemented as required\nThe foundation of the ASD Cyber Skills Framework is built on the\nto meet organisational and workforce goals and objectives.\nfollowing core elements:\n9 Cyber role definitions\n9 Capability and skill definitions\n6 Proficiency levels\n4 Career pathways\n1 Learning and development pathway (example)\nD\nDEVELOPMENT\nN G A N R O L E\nNI D\nR E\nA F\nE IN\nL IT\nIO\nN\nS\nS\nY\nA ASD\nW\nH\nT CYBER SKILLS\nA\nP\nR FRAMEWORK S\nE N\nE R O\nA TI\nC NI\nFI\nE\nD\nL\nL\nKI\nS\nPR\nO\nFICIENCY\nLEVELS\n8 ASD CYBER SKILLS FRAMEWORK\n Source: `strategies/ASD-Cyber-Skills-Framework-v2.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-10/ASD-Cyber-Skills-Framework-v2.pdf)`\n- 5\nASD’S PURPOSE ..........................................................................................................6\nASD ORGANISATION CHART .....................................................................................9\nSTRATEGIC PLAN 2021–22 TO 2024–25 ...................................................................\n Source: `corporate-plans/2021-22.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-03/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2021_0.pdf)`\n- [Page 6]\nSS TT RRAATT EEGGIICC PPLLAANN 2 2002211––2222 TtOo 22 00 22 44–– 2255\nC O N T E X T & E X T E R N A L D R I V E R S\nSTRATEGIC PLAN\nDefend Australia from global threats and advance our national\ninterests through the provision of foreign signals intelligence,\nOUR cyber security and offensive cyber operations, as directed by Global Technological Public Partnerships Fiscal\nShifts Change Trust Environment\nPURPOSE Government\nWe are a world-class intelligence, covert effects and cyber security agency, enabled by talented dedicated people,\nleading-edge capabilities, strong partnerships, and the trust of the Australian public.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2021-22.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-03/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2021_0.pdf)`\n- 7\nASD’s purpose ...................................................................................................................................................8\nOur organisation ..............................................................................................................................................11\nT A L Australian Signals Directorate Strategic Plan 2022–23 to 2025–26 ............................................................\n Source: `corporate-plans/2022.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2022.pdf)`\n- [Page 7]\nasd ASD Corporate Plan 2022–2023\nAustralian Signals Directorate Strategic Plan 2022–23 to 2025–26\nContext & External Drivers\nOur Purpose\nDefend Australia from global threats and advance our national interests through the\nprovision of foreign signals intelligence, cyber security and offensive cyber operations, as\ndirected by Government.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2022.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2022.pdf)`\n- [Page 13]\nasd ASD Corporate Plan 2022–2023\nASD’s performance measures\nThe performance information outlined in this corporate plan and the Portfolio Budget Statements 2022–23 will be used as\nthe basis for ASD’s 2022–23 annual performance statements.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2022.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2022.pdf)`\n- [Page 12]\nasd ASD Corporate Plan 2023–2024\nAustralian Signals Directorate Strategic Plan 2023–24 to 2026–27\nContext & External Drivers\nOur Purpose\nDefend Australia from global threats and advance our national interests through the\nprovision of foreign signals intelligence, cyber security and offensive cyber operations, as\ndirected by Government.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2023.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2023_1.pdf)`\n- [Page 7]\nasd ASD Corporate Plan 2024–25\nAustralian Signals Directorate Strategic Plan 2024–25 to 2027–28\nContext & External Drivers\nOur Purpose\nDefend Australia from global threats and advance our national interests through the\nprovision of foreign signals intelligence, cyber security and offensive cyber operations, as\ndirected by Government.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2024-25.pdf)`\n- [Page 14]\nasd ASD Corporate Plan 2024–25\nASD’s performance measures\nPerformance Objective 2\nThe performance information outlined in this corporate plan and the Defence Portfolio Budget Statements 2024–25 will be ASD’s foreign signals intelligence products and technical expertise provide effective support for military operations\nused as the basis for ASD’s 2024–25 annual performance statements.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2024-25.pdf)`\n- [Page 6]\nasd ASD Corporate Plan 2025–26\nAustralian Signals Directorate St rategic Plan 2025–26 to 2028–29\nContext & External Drivers\nOur Purpose\nDefend Australia from global threats and advance our national interests through the\nprovision of foreign signals intelligence, cyber security and offensive cyber operations, as\ndirected by Government.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf)`\n- [Page 12]\nasd ASD Corporate Plan 2025–26\nASD’s performance measures\nPerformance Objective 2\nThe performance information outlined in this corporate plan and the Defence Portfolio Budget Statements 2025–26 will be\nused as the basis for ASD’s 2025–26 annual performance statements.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf)`\n\n## Key Issues, Risks, and Recommendations\n\n- [Page 10]\nASD\nASD Corporate Plan 2021–2022\nRisk oversight and management\nDirector-General ASD (DGASD)\nASD AUDIT & RISK COMMITTEE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE\nChair: External Chair: Director-General ASD\nResponsible for providing independent Responsible for providing strategic direction\nadvice to DGASD in accordance with DGASD’s and driving delivery of outcomes to Government\nduties as the accountable authority under the through decision and oversight of issues impacting\nrequirements of section 17 of the PGPA Rule 2014. the sustainability of ASD.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2021-22.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-03/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2021_0.pdf)`\n- 16 17\nENO\nREIT\nASD AUDIT & RISK COMMITTEE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE\nChair: External Chair: Director-General ASD\nResponsible for providing independent advice to Responsible for providing strategic direction and\nDGASD in accordance with DGASD’s duties as the driving delivery of outcomes to Government through\naccountable authority under the requirements of decision and oversight of issues impacting the\nsection 17 of the PGPA Rule 2014. sustainability of ASD.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2024-25.pdf)`\n- 12 13\nENO\nREIT\nASD AUDIT & RISK COMMITTEE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE\nChair: External Chair: Director-General ASD\nResponsible for providing independent advice to Responsible for providing strategic direction and\nDGASD in accordance with DGASD’s duties as the driving delivery of outcomes to Government through\naccountable authority under the requirements of decision and oversight of issues impacting the\nsection 17 of the PGPA Rule 2014. sustainability of ASD.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf)`\n- PROJECT/PROGRAM\nBOARDS\n17\nENO\nREIT\nASD AUDIT & RISK COMMITTEE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE\nChair: External Chair: Director-General ASD\nResponsible for providing independent advice to Responsible for providing strategic direction and\nDGASD in accordance with DGASD’s duties as the driving delivery of outcomes to Government through\naccountable authority under the requirements of decision and oversight of issues impacting the\nsection 17 of the PGPA Rule 2014. sustainability of ASD.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2023.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2023_1.pdf)`\n- [Page 51]\nDIGITAL CAREER PATHWAYS\nC Y B E R S E C U R I T Y O P E R A T I O N S C A R E E R P A T H W A Y\nIncident Response\nEL2 1.5 2.1 4.4 5.1 6.1 6.2 6.3 7.2 9.1\nEL1 1.5 2.1 4.4 5.1 6.1 6.2 6.3 7.2 9.1\nASD6 1.5 2.1 4.4 5.1 6.1 6.2 6.3 7.2\nASD5 1.5 2.1 4.4 5.1 6.1 6.2 6.3 7.2\nASD4 1.5 2.1 4.4 5.1 6.1 6.2 6.3 7.2\nOperations Coordinator\nEL2 1.4 1.5 1.6 2.1 2.3 4.1 4.3 5.1 6.2 9.1\nEL1 1.4 1.5 1.6 2.1 2.3 4.1 4.3 5.1 6.2 9.1\nASD6 1.4 1.5 1.6 2.1 2.3 4.1 4.3 5.1 6.2\nASD5 1.4 1.5 1.6 2.1 2.3 4.1 4.3 5.1 6.2\nASD4 1.4 1.5 1.6 2.1 2.3 4.1 4.3 5.1 6.2\nInitiate, Enable and Ensure Skills in detail\nAdvise 1.4 Behavioural Change 4.3 Security Evaluation and Functionality Testing 7.2 Applied Research\nEnable 1.5 Legal & Regulatory Environment and Compliance 4.4 Penetration Testing 9.1 Specialist Advice\nApply\n1.6 Third Party Management 5.1 Secure Operations Management\nUnderstand\nKnowledge 2.\n Source: `strategies/ASD-Cyber-Skills-Framework-v2.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-10/ASD-Cyber-Skills-Framework-v2.pdf)`\n- [pages 51,52,53,55,56]\nlls in detail\nAdvise 1.4 Behavioural Change 4.3 Security Evaluation and Functionality Testing 7.2 Applied Research\nEnable 1.5 Legal & Regulatory Environment and Compliance 4.4 Penetration Testing 9.1 Specialist Advice\nApply\n1.6 Third Party Management 5.1 Secure Operations Management\nUnderstand\nKnowledge 2.1 Threat Intelligence, Assessment and Threat Modelling 6.1 Intrusion Detection and Analysis\n2.3 Information Risk Management 6.2 Incident Management, Incident Investigation & Response TThhisi sw woorkrk i si sl ilciecnesnesde dun udnedr ear a\n4.1 Internal and Statutory Audit 6.3 Forensics & Digital Forensics CreatiCvree Caotmivem Conosm Amttorinbsu tAiottnr i4b.u0 tion\nCritical skills 4.0 InteIrnntaetrinoantaiol nLaicl eLincseense\nIndicated with black triangle\nASD CYBER SKILLS FRAMEWORK 57\n Source: `strategies/ASD-Cyber-Skills-Framework-v2.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-10/ASD-Cyber-Skills-Framework-v2.pdf)`\n- [Page 52]\nDIGITAL CAREER PATHWAYS DIGITAL CAREER PATHWAYS\nC Y B E R S E C U R I T Y T E S T I N G C A R E E R P A T H W A Y\nPenetration Testing\nEL2 1.5 2.2 3.2 3.3 3.4 4.2 4.4 5.1 5.2 6.1 6.3 7.2 9.1\nEL1 1.5 2.2 3.2 3.3 3.4 4.2 4.4 5.1 5.2 6.1 6.3 7.2 9.1\nASD6 1.5 2.2 3.2 3.3 3.4 4.2 4.4 5.1 5.2 6.3 7.2\nASD5 1.5 2.2 3.2 3.3 3.4 4.2 4.4 5.1 5.2 6.3 7.2\nASD4 1.5 2.2 3.2 3.3 3.4 4.2 4.4 5.1 5.2\nVulnerability\nAssessment\nEL2 1.5 2.1 2.2 3.2 3.3 3.4 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 6.1 9.1\nEL1 1.5 2.1 2.2 3.2 3.3 3.4 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 6.1 9.1\nASD6 1.5 2.1 2.2 3.2 3.3 3.4 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 6.1 9.1\nASD5 1.5 2.1 2.2 3.2 3.3 3.4 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 6.1 9.1\nASD4 1.5 2.1 3.2 3.4 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 6.1\nInitiate, Enable and Ensure Skills in detail\nAdvise 1.5 Legal & Regulatory Environment and Compliance 4.1 Internal and Statutory Audit 5.2 Secure Operations and Service Delivery\nEnable 2.\n Source: `strategies/ASD-Cyber-Skills-Framework-v2.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-10/ASD-Cyber-Skills-Framework-v2.pdf)`\n- [Page 53]\nDIGITAL CAREER PATHWAYS\nC Y B E R S E C U R I T Y A R C H I T E C T U R E C A R E E R P A T H W A Y\nCyber Security Advice and Assessment\nEL2 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.5 2.3 3.1 3.2 4.1 5.1 7.1 7.2 9.1\nEL1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.5 2.3 3.1 3.2 4.1 5.1 7.1 7.2 9.1\nASD6 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.5 2.3 3.2 4.1 5.1 7.1 7.2 9.1\nASD5 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.5 2.3 3.2 4.1 7.1 7.2 9.1\nASD4 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.5 2.3 4.1 7.1 7.2 9.1\nVulnerability\nResearch\nEL2 1.5 3.2 3.3 3.4 4.3 4.4 5.2 6.1 7.1 7.2 9.1\nEL1 1.5 3.2 3.3 3.4 4.3 4.4 5.2 6.1 7.1 7.2 9.1\nASD6 1.5 3.2 3.3 3.4 4.3 4.4 5.2 6.1 7.1 7.2 9.1\nASD5 1.5 3.2 3.3 3.4 4.3 4.4 5.2 6.1 7.1 7.2 9.1\nASD4 1.5 3.3 3.4 4.3 7.1 7.2 9.1\nInitiate, Enable and Ensure Skills in detail\nAdvise 1.1 Governance 3.3 Software Design 5.2 Secure Operations and Service Delivery\nEnable 1.2 Policy and Standards 3.4 Programming/Software Development 6.1 Intrusion Detection and Analysis\nApply\n1.\n Source: `strategies/ASD-Cyber-Skills-Framework-v2.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-10/ASD-Cyber-Skills-Framework-v2.pdf)`\n- Director-General ASD (DGASD)\nASD AUDIT & RISK COMMITTEE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE\nChair: External Chair: Director-General ASD\nResponsible for providing independent advice to Responsible for providing strategic direction and\nDGASD in accordance with DGASD’s duties as the driving delivery of outcomes to Government through REDSPICE\naccountable authority under the requirements of decision and oversight of issues impacting the ADVISORY BOARD\nsection 17 of the PGPA Rule 2014. sustainability of ASD.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2022.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2022.pdf)`\n- 22–1202 32–2202 42–3202 52–4202\nPERFORMANCE CRITERIA:\nPERFORMANCE CRITERIA:\nASD’s capability needs are met and fiscal outcomes are delivered, while managing ASD’s risk and maintaining a secure internal\nASD’s offensive cyber operations deliver real-word impact, including providing advantage to military operations.\noperating environment.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2021-22.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-03/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2021_0.pdf)`\n- Threat Assessment and Information Risk Management\n6.1 F1: Intrusion Detection and Analysis\nCIISec Skills Framework Section B: Threat Assessment and Information\n6.2 F2: Incident Management, Incident Investigation\nRisk Management\nand Response\n2.1 B1: Threat Intelligence, Assessment and Threat Modelling\nSFIA: Quality and Conformance\n2.2 B2: Risk Assessment\n6.3 DGSF: Digital Forensics\n2.3 B3: Information Risk Management\n7.\n Source: `strategies/ASD-Cyber-Skills-Framework-v2.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-10/ASD-Cyber-Skills-Framework-v2.pdf)`\n- [pages 11,12,14,15,17,18]\nIncident Investigation\nRisk Management\nand Response\n2.1 B1: Threat Intelligence, Assessment and Threat Modelling\nSFIA: Quality and Conformance\n2.2 B2: Risk Assessment\n6.3 DGSF: Digital Forensics\n2.3 B3: Information Risk Management\n7.\n Source: `strategies/ASD-Cyber-Skills-Framework-v2.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-10/ASD-Cyber-Skills-Framework-v2.pdf)`\n- Initiate, Enable and Ensure Skills in detail\nAdvise 1.1 Governance 3.4 Programming/software development 6.3 Digital Forensics\nEnable\n1.2 Policy and Standards 3.3 Software design 7.1 Research\nApply\nUnderstand 1.3 Information Security Strategy 4.2 Compliance Monitoring and Controls Testing 7.2 Applied Research\nKnowledge 1.5 Legal & Regulatory Environment and Compliance 4.4 Penetration Testing & conducting Simulated Attack Exercises 9.1 Specialist advice\n2.1 Threat Intelligence, Assessment and Threat Modelling 5.1 Secure Operations Management\n2.2 Risk Assessment 5.2 Secure Operations and Service Delivery\nCritical skills 2.3 Information Risk Management 6.1 Intrusion Detection and Analysis\nIndicated with black triangle 3.2 Systems design 6.2 Incident Management, Incident Investigation & Response\nASD CYBER SKILLS FRAMEWORK 55\n Source: `strategies/ASD-Cyber-Skills-Framework-v2.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-10/ASD-Cyber-Skills-Framework-v2.pdf)`\n- [Page 50]\nDIGITAL CAREER PATHWAYS DIGITAL CAREER PATHWAYS\nC Y B E R S E C U R I T Y A N A LY S I S C A R E E R M A P\nMalware Analysis\nEL2 1.5 2.2 3.2 3.3 3.4 4.2 4.4 5.1 5.2 6.3 7.2 9.1\nEL1 1.5 2.2 3.2 3.3 3.4 4.2 4.4 5.1 5.2 6.3 7.2 9.1\nASD6 1.5 2.2 3.2 3.3 3.4 4.2 4.4 5.1 5.2 6.3 7.2 9.1\nASD5 1.5 2.2 3.2 3.3 3.4 5.2 6.3 7.2 9.1\nASD4 3.4 5.2 6.3 7.2 9.1\nIntrusion Analysis\nEL2 1.3 1.5 2.1 4.4 6.1 6.2 6.3 7.1 9.1\nEL1 1.3 1.5 2.1 4.4 6.1 6.2 6.3 7.1 9.1\nASD6 1.3 1.5 2.1 4.4 6.1 6.2 6.3 7.1\nASD5 1.3 1.5 2.1 4.4 6.1 6.3 7.1\nASD4 1.3 1.5 2.1 4.4 6.1 6.3 7.1\nCyber Threat Analysis\nEL2 1.3 1.5 2.1 2.2 2.3 6.1 7.1 9.1\nEL1 1.3 1.5 2.1 2.2 2.3 6.1 7.1 9.1\nASD6 1.3 1.5 2.1 2.2 2.3 6.1 7.1\nASD5 1.3 1.5 2.1 2.2 2.3 6.1 7.1\nASD4 1.3 1.5 2.1 2.2 2.3 6.1 7.1\nInitiate, Enable and Ensure Skills in detail\nAdvise 1.1 Governance 3.4 Programming/software development 6.3 Digital Forensics\nEnable\n1.\n Source: `strategies/ASD-Cyber-Skills-Framework-v2.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-10/ASD-Cyber-Skills-Framework-v2.pdf)`\n\n## Corporate Values and Operating Culture\n\n- [pages 20,21,22]\nonal Drive and Integrity\nDemonstrates public service professionalism and probity; engages with risk and shows personal courage; commits to action; promotes and adopts a\npositive and balanced approach to work; demonstrates self-awareness and a commitment to personal development.\n Source: `strategies/ASD-Cyber-Skills-Framework-v2.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-10/ASD-Cyber-Skills-Framework-v2.pdf)`\n- [pages 22,23]\nonal Drive and Integrity\nDemonstrates public service professionalism and probity; engages with risk and shows personal courage; commits to action; promotes and adopts a\npositive and balanced approach to work; demonstrates self-awareness and a commitment to personal development.\n Source: `strategies/ASD-Cyber-Skills-Framework-v2.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-10/ASD-Cyber-Skills-Framework-v2.pdf)`\n- [pages 36,37]\nonal Drive and Integrity\nDemonstrates public service professionalism and probity; engages with risk and shows personal courage; commits to action; promotes and adopts a\npositive and balanced approach to work; demonstrates self-awareness and a commitment to personal development.\n Source: `strategies/ASD-Cyber-Skills-Framework-v2.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-10/ASD-Cyber-Skills-Framework-v2.pdf)`\n- [pages 43,44]\nonal Drive and Integrity\nDemonstrates public service professionalism and probity; engages with risk and shows personal courage; commits to action; promotes and adopts a\npositive and balanced approach to work; demonstrates self-awareness and a commitment to personal development.\n Source: `strategies/ASD-Cyber-Skills-Framework-v2.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-10/ASD-Cyber-Skills-Framework-v2.pdf)`\n- 8.4 Displays Personal Drive and Integrity\nDemonstrates public service professionalism and probity; engages with risk and shows personal courage; commits to action; promotes and adopts a\npositive and balanced approach to work; demonstrates self-awareness and a commitment to personal development.\n Source: `strategies/ASD-Cyber-Skills-Framework-v2.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-10/ASD-Cyber-Skills-Framework-v2.pdf)`\n- [Page 63]\nCOMPLEMENTARY FRAMEWORKS\nA S D C Y B E R S K I L L S F R A M E W O R K R E F E R E N C E P A G E\nChartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec)\nwww.ciisec.org\nSkills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA)\nwww.sfia-online.org\nAustralian Public Service Commission (APSC) Integrated Leadership System (ILS)\nhttps://www.apsc.gov.au/integrated-leadership-system-ils-0\nNational Institute for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Workforce Framework\nhttps://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/SpecialPublications/NIST.SP.800-181.pdf\nDigital Career Pathways, Digital Transformation Agency (DTA)\nhttps://data.gov.au/data/dataset/aps-digital-career-pathways\nDigital Professional Stream\nhttps://www.apsc.gov.au/aps-digital-professional-stream\nDefence White Paper 2016\nhttps://www.defence.gov.au/WhitePaper/Docs/2016-Defence-White-Paper.pdf\n70\n Source: `strategies/ASD-Cyber-Skills-Framework-v2.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-10/ASD-Cyber-Skills-Framework-v2.pdf)`\n- We make a difference\nWe protect and enhance Australia’s national security\nWe provide our customers and partners with a critical edge\nOur expertise and advice inform decisions of consequence\nOur outputs are unique and deliver impact\nWe strive for excellence\nWe pursue, foster and celebrate talent\nWe are leaders in our fields\nWe are dedicated and enthusiastic\nWe are adaptable and resilient in response to change\nWe belong to a great team\nWe succeed by working as OneASD and through partnership\nWe are inclusive and value diversity of thought\nWe respect and recognise each other’s inputs\nWe support and care about each other\nWe are audacious in concept\nWe operate in the slim area between the difficult and the impossible\nWe dare to be fearless\nWe engage with risk to exploit opportunities\nWe succeed through innovation and improvement\nWe are meticulous in execution\n Source: `pages/corporate-plans-index__00.html (https://www.asd.gov.au/about/accountability-governance/publications/asd-corporate-plan-2025-26)`\n- Initiate, Enable and Ensure Skills in detail\nAdvise 1.1 Governance 3.4 Programming/software development 6.3 Digital Forensics\nEnable\n1.2 Policy and Standards 3.3 Software design 7.1 Research\nApply\nUnderstand 1.3 Information Security Strategy 4.2 Compliance Monitoring and Controls Testing 7.2 Applied Research\nKnowledge 1.5 Legal & Regulatory Environment and Compliance 4.4 Penetration Testing & conducting Simulated Attack Exercises 9.1 Specialist advice\n2.1 Threat Intelligence, Assessment and Threat Modelling 5.1 Secure Operations Management\n2.2 Risk Assessment 5.2 Secure Operations and Service Delivery\nCritical skills 2.3 Information Risk Management 6.1 Intrusion Detection and Analysis\nIndicated with black triangle 3.2 Systems design 6.2 Incident Management, Incident Investigation & Response\nASD CYBER SKILLS FRAMEWORK 55\n Source: `strategies/ASD-Cyber-Skills-Framework-v2.pdf (https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-10/ASD-Cyber-Skills-Framework-v2.pdf)`\n\n## Global Ideas and Case Study Inputs\n\n_No global-intelligence source text found yet. Run `CLAUDE/global-ideas-scraper.py ` to populate case-study sources._\n\n## Source Artifacts Used\n\n- `corporate-plans/2021-22.pdf` - corporate-plans - https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-03/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2021_0.pdf\n- `corporate-plans/2022.pdf` - corporate-plans - https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2022.pdf\n- `corporate-plans/2023.pdf` - corporate-plans - https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2023_1.pdf\n- `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf` - corporate-plans - https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2024-25.pdf\n- `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf` - corporate-plans - https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ASD-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf\n- `strategies/ASD-Cyber-Skills-Framework-v2.pdf` - strategies - https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-10/ASD-Cyber-Skills-Framework-v2.pdf\n- `strategies/Responsible-Release-Principles-for-Cyber-Security-Vulnerabilities.pdf` - strategies - https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-03/Responsible-Release-Principles-for-Cyber-Security-Vulnerabilities.pdf\n- `pages/about.html` - pages - https://www.asd.gov.au/about\n- `pages/announcements-index.html` - pages - https://www.asd.gov.au/news/2025-11-28-asd-statement-regarding-reporting-australian-financial-review-27-and-28-november-2025\n- `pages/announcements-index__16.html` - pages - https://www.asd.gov.au/news/2025-11-28-asd-statement-regarding-reporting-australian-financial-review-27-and-28-november-2025\n- `pages/annual-reports-index.html` - pages - https://www.transparency.gov.au/\n- `pages/contact.html` - pages - https://www.asd.gov.au/contact\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index.html` - pages - https://www.asd.gov.au/publications\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index__00.html` - pages - https://www.asd.gov.au/about/accountability-governance/publications/asd-corporate-plan-2025-26\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index__01.html` - pages - https://www.asd.gov.au/about/accountability-governance/publications/asd-corporate-plan-2024-25\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index__02.html` - pages - https://www.asd.gov.au/about/accountability-governance/publications/asd-corporate-plan-2023-24\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index__03.html` - pages - https://www.asd.gov.au/about/accountability-governance/publications/asd-corporate-plan-2022-23\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index__04.html` - pages - https://www.asd.gov.au/about/accountability-governance/publications/asd-corporate-plan-2021-22\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index__05.html` - pages - https://www.asd.gov.au/about/accountability-governance/publications/asd-corporate-plan-2020-21\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index__06.html` - pages - https://www.asd.gov.au/about/accountability-governance/publications/asd-corporate-plan-2019-20\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index__07.html` - pages - https://www.asd.gov.au/about/accountability-governance/publications/asd-corporate-plan-2018-19\n- `pages/homepage.html` - pages - https://www.asd.gov.au/\n- `pages/leadership.html` - pages - https://www.asd.gov.au/careers/our-people\n- `pages/media-releases-index.html` - pages - https://www.asd.gov.au/about/accountability-governance/responsible-release-principles\n- `pages/media-releases-index__14.html` - pages - https://www.asd.gov.au/about/accountability-governance/responsible-release-principles\n- `pages/media-releases-index__15.html` - pages - https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-03/Responsible-Release-Principles-for-Cyber-Security-Vulnerabilities.pdf\n- `pages/news-latest.html` - pages - https://www.asd.gov.au/news\n- `pages/priorities-index.html` - pages - https://www.asd.gov.au/about/what-we-do\n- `pages/priorities-index__13.html` - pages - https://www.asd.gov.au/about/what-we-do/research-priorities\n- `pages/publications-index.html` - pages - https://www.asd.gov.au/about/accountability-governance/publications\n- `pages/strategies-index.html` - pages - https://www.asd.gov.au/about/accountability-governance/2025-annual-child-safety-statement-compliance-commonwealth-child-safety-framework\n- `pages/strategies-index__08.html` - pages - https://www.asd.gov.au/about/accountability-governance/2025-annual-child-safety-statement-compliance-commonwealth-child-safety-framework\n- `pages/strategies-index__09.html` - pages - https://www.asd.gov.au/about/what-we-do/cyber-security\n- `pages/strategies-index__10.html` - pages - https://www.asd.gov.au/about/what-we-do/offensive-cyber\n- `pages/strategies-index__11.html` - pages - https://www.asd.gov.au/careers/how-apply/cyber-skills-framework\n- `pages/strategies-index__12.html` - pages - https://www.asd.gov.au/careers/puzzles-and-challenges/operation-cyber/game/index.html\n- `other-pdfs/defence_portfolio_budget_statement_australian_signals_directorate_extract_from_d.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-01/defence_portfolio_budget_statement_australian_signals_directorate_extract_from_defence_2021-22.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/2022-23_Defence_PBS_04_ASD.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-04/2022-23_Defence_PBS_04_ASD.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/2023-24-20Defence-20PBS-2004-20ASD.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-10/2023-24%20Defence%20PBS%2004%20ASD.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/2024-25-20Defence-20Portfolio-20Budget-20Statement-20--20Australian-20Signals-20.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-01/2024-25%20Defence%20Portfolio%20Budget%20Statement%20-%20Australian%20Signals%20Directorate.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/2025-26-20Defence-20Portfolio-20Budget-20Statement-20--20Australian-20Signals-20.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.asd.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-11/2025-26%20Defence%20Portfolio%20Budget%20Statement%20-%20Australian%20Signals%20Directorate.pdf\n\n## Gaps To Fix\n\n- No annual report text source found.\n- No global comparison/case-study sources found.", "legislation_md": "# Australian Signals Directorate - Acts and Legislation Discovery\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T21:02:15.752654+00:00\n**Entity ID**: O-005008\n**Jurisdiction**: Commonwealth\n**Portfolio**: Defence\n\n> This is an evidence-based discovery list from scraped department material. A mention does not always mean the department administers the legislation; high-confidence and official register links should be reviewed.\n\n## Summary\n\n- Source files scanned: 41\n- Unique legislation references found: 7\n\n| Type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| Act | 7 |\n\n## Legislation References\n\n### Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 28\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Public+Governance%2C+Performance+and+Accountability+Act+2013\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/announcements-index.html`\n- `pages/announcements-index__16.html`\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index__00.html`\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index__01.html`\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index__02.html`\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index__03.html`\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index__04.html`\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index__05.html`\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index__06.html`\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index__07.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- regarding reporting by the Australian Financial Review on 27 and 28 November 2025\nThe Director-General and ASD manage probity and the management of conflicts of interest with the utmost seriousness.\nASD undertakes procurement activities in accordance with the\nPublic Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013\n.\nConsistent with ASD and Australian Public Service conflict of interest frameworks, the Director-General of ASD, Ms Abigail Bradshaw CSC, has made all appropriate declarations, including during her previous tenure as Head of the Australian Cyber Security Cen\n Source: `pages/announcements-index.html`\n- regarding reporting by the Australian Financial Review on 27 and 28 November 2025\nThe Director-General and ASD manage probity and the management of conflicts of interest with the utmost seriousness.\nASD undertakes procurement activities in accordance with the\nPublic Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013\n.\nConsistent with ASD and Australian Public Service conflict of interest frameworks, the Director-General of ASD, Ms Abigail Bradshaw CSC, has made all appropriate declarations, including during her previous tenure as Head of the Australian Cyber Security Cen\n Source: `pages/announcements-index__16.html`\n- n 2025-26\n(pdf, 1.38 MB)\nDirector-General’s introduction\nI, as the accountable authority of the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), present the ASD Corporate Plan 2025–26, which covers the period 2025–26 to 2028–29, as required under section 35(1)(b) of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013.\nASD’s purpose is to defend Australia from global threats and advance our national interests through the provision of foreign signals intelligence, cyber security and offensive cyber operations, as directed by Government.\nASD achieves this purpose by providin\n Source: `pages/corporate-plans-index__00.html`\n- conducting offensive cyber operations.\nAdditional capability-focused performance measures have been included in this corporate plan.\nASD is a statutory agency within the Defence portfolio, reporting directly to the Minister for Defence. It operates under the\nPublic Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013\n(PGPA Act). All of ASD’s activities are subject to oversight from the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security (IGIS). The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) provides further oversight of ASD’s administration, expenditure\n Source: `pages/corporate-plans-index__00.html`\n- and Minister for Defence\nDirector-General’s introduction\nI, as the accountable authority of the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), present the ASD Corporate Plan 2024–25, which covers the period 2024–25 to 2027–28, as required under section 35(1)(b) of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013.\nASD’s purpose is to defend Australia from global threats and advance our national interest. For over 75 years, ASD’s core functions to achieve this purpose have been added to, but the fundamentals have not changed. ASD’s highest priority will always be the p\n Source: `pages/corporate-plans-index__01.html`\n\n### Intelligence Services Act 2001\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 27\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Intelligence+Services+Act+2001\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index__00.html`\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index__01.html`\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index__02.html`\n- `corporate-plans/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `corporate-plans/2022.pages.jsonl`\n- `corporate-plans/2023.pages.jsonl`\n- `corporate-plans/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- `corporate-plans/2025-26.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/2022-23_Defence_PBS_04_ASD.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/2023-24-20Defence-20PBS-2004-20ASD.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- oversight of ASD’s administration, expenditure and enabling legislation. It also considers other matters within its scope that are referred by the Australian Senate, House of Representatives, or a minister of the Australian Government.\nASD operates under the\nIntelligence Services Act 2001\n(the ISA), which specifies that the organisation’s functions are to:\ncollect foreign signals intelligence\ncommunicate foreign signals intelligence\nprevent and disrupt offshore cyber-enabled crime\nprovide cyber security advice and assistance to Australian gove\n Source: `pages/corporate-plans-index__00.html`\n- outcomes through mastery of data and technology.\nTier three\nOperational Compliance Committee\nChair: First Assistant Director-General Legal, Compliance and Strategy\nResponsible for oversight of ASD’s compliance with operational laws and policies, including the\nIntelligence Services Act 2001\n.\nManagement Review Committee\nChair: First Assistant Director-General Security, Finance and Property\nResponsible for oversight and decision-making for complex organisational suitability and personnel security risks for the agency.\nREDSPICE Advisory Board\nChai\n Source: `pages/corporate-plans-index__00.html`\n- oversight of ASD’s administration, expenditure and enabling legislation. It also considers other matters within its scope that are referred by the Australian Senate, House of Representatives, or a minister of the Australian Government.\nASD operates under the\nIntelligence Services Act 2001\n(the ISA), which specifies that the organisation’s functions are to:\ncollect foreign signals intelligence\ncommunicate foreign signals intelligence\nprevent and disrupt offshore cyber-enabled crime\nprovide cyber security advice and assistance to Australian gove\n Source: `pages/corporate-plans-index__01.html`\n- utcomes through mastery of data and technology.\nTier three\nOperational compliance committee\nChair: First Assistant Director-General, Legal, Compliance and Strategy\nResponsible for oversight of ASD’s compliance with operational laws and policies, including the\nIntelligence Services Act 2001\n.\nManagement review committee\nChair: First Assistant Director-General Security, Finance and Property\nResponsible for oversight and decision-making for complex organisational suitability and personal security risks for the agency.\nREDSPICE advisory board\nChair\n Source: `pages/corporate-plans-index__01.html`\n- oversight of ASD’s administration, expenditure and enabling legislation. It also considers other matters within its scope that are referred by the Australian Senate, House of Representatives, or a minister of the Australian Government.\nASD operates under the Intelligence\nServices Act 2001\n(the ISA), which specifies that the organisation’s functions are to:\ncollect foreign signals intelligence\ncommunicate foreign signals intelligence\nprevent and disrupt offshore cyber-enabled crime\nprovide cyber security advice and assistance to Australian gove\n Source: `pages/corporate-plans-index__02.html`\n\n### Minister of the Australian Government. The Intelligence Services Act 2001\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 5\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Minister+of+the+Australian+Government.+The+Intelligence+Services+Act+2001\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/2022-23_Defence_PBS_04_ASD.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/2023-24-20Defence-20PBS-2004-20ASD.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/2024-25-20Defence-20Portfolio-20Budget-20Statement-20--20Australian-20Signals-20.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/2025-26-20Defence-20Portfolio-20Budget-20Statement-20--20Australian-20Signals-20.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/defence_portfolio_budget_statement_australian_signals_directorate_extract_from_d.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- Joint Committee on Intelligence and\nSecurity provides further oversight of ASD’s administration, expenditure and enabling\nlegislation. It also considers other matters within its scope that are referred by the Australian\nSenate, House of Representatives, or a Minister of the Australian Government.\nThe Intelligence Services Act 2001 specifies that the organisation’s functions are to:\n• collect foreign signals intelligence;\n• communicate foreign signals intelligence;\n• prevent and disrupt offshore cyber-enabled crime;\n• provide cyber security advice and assistance to Australian government\n Source: `other-pdfs/2022-23_Defence_PBS_04_ASD.pages.jsonl`\n- Joint Committee on\nIntelligence and Security provides further oversight of ASD’s administration, expenditure and\nenabling legislation. It also considers other matters within its scope that are referred by the\nAustralian Senate, House of Representatives, or a Minister of the Australian Government.\nThe Intelligence Services Act 2001 specifies that the organisation’s functions are to:\n• Collect foreign signals intelligence;\n• Communicate foreign signals intelligence;\n• Prevent and disrupt offshore cyber-enabled crime;\n• Provide cyber security advice and assistance to Australian government\n Source: `other-pdfs/2023-24-20Defence-20PBS-2004-20ASD.pages.jsonl`\n- Joint Committee on\nIntelligence and Security provides further oversight of ASD’s administration, expenditure and\nenabling legislation. It also considers other matters within its scope that are referred by the\nAustralian Senate, House of Representatives, or a Minister of the Australian Government.\nThe Intelligence Services Act 2001 specifies that the organisation’s functions are to:\n• Collect foreign signals intelligence;\n• Communicate foreign signals intelligence;\n• Prevent and disrupt offshore cyber-enabled crime;\n• Provide cyber security advice and assistance to Australian government\n Source: `other-pdfs/2024-25-20Defence-20Portfolio-20Budget-20Statement-20--20Australian-20Signals-20.pages.jsonl`\n- Joint Committee on\nIntelligence and Security provides further oversight of ASD’s administration, expenditure and\nenabling legislation. It also considers other matters within its scope that are referred by the\nAustralian Senate, House of Representatives, or a Minister of the Australian Government.\nThe Intelligence Services Act 2001 specifies that the organisation’s functions are to:\n(cid:120) Collect foreign signals intelligence;\n(cid:120) Communicate foreign signals intelligence;\n(cid:120) Prevent and disrupt offshore cyber-enabled crime;\n(cid:120) Provide cyber security advice and ass\n Source: `other-pdfs/2025-26-20Defence-20Portfolio-20Budget-20Statement-20--20Australian-20Signals-20.pages.jsonl`\n- Joint Committee on Intelligence\nand Security provides further oversight of ASD’s administration, expenditure and enabling\nlegislation. It also considers other matters within its scope that are referred by the Australian\nSenate, House of Representatives, or a Minister of the Australian Government.\nThe Intelligence Services Act 2001 specifies that the organisation’s functions are to:\n• collect foreign signals intelligence;\n• communicate foreign signals intelligence;\n• prevent and disrupt offshore cyber-enabled crime;\n• provide cyber security advice and assistance to Australian government\n Source: `other-pdfs/defence_portfolio_budget_statement_australian_signals_directorate_extract_from_d.pages.jsonl`\n\n### ASD’s Australian Cyber Accountability Act 2013\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=ASD%E2%80%99s+Australian+Cyber+Accountability+Act+2013\n\n**Sources**:\n- `corporate-plans/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- f technology.\nSecurity ASD is the Australian Government’s leading cyber security agency, and aims to make Australia the most\noperates under the Public Governance, Performance and\nsecure place to connect online and to foster national cyber security resilience. ASD’s Australian Cyber\nAccountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act). All of ASD’s activities ASD’s success is founded on the ingenuity of its workforce.\nSecurity Centre (ACSC) monitors cyber threats targeting Australian interests, and provides advice and\nare subject to oversight from the Inspector-General of It see\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Australian Government Accountability Act 2013\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Australian+Government+Accountability+Act+2013\n\n**Sources**:\n- `corporate-plans/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ly skilled workforce, S E C U R I T Y Computer Emergency Response Teams (CERTs) to help protect Australians.\noperates under the Public Governance, Performance and empowered by innovative technology, enabled by When serious cyber incidents occur, ASD leads the Australian Government\nAccountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act). All of ASD’s activities responsible financial management and leveraging response to help mitigate the threat and strengthen defences.\nare subject to oversight from the Inspector-General of\npartner capabilities, positions the organisation to delive\n Source: `corporate-plans/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Other Legislation Amendment (Cyber Security) Act 2024\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Other+Legislation+Amendment+%28Cyber+Security%29+Act+2024\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/news-latest.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- f its Russian employees for their roles in providing infrastructure to host and disseminate data stolen from Medibank Private in 2022\n10 Dec 2024\nLimited use obligation is now law\nOn 29 November 2024, the Intelligence Services and Other Legislation Amendment (Cyber Security) Act 2024 became law.\n Source: `pages/news-latest.html`\n\n### Public Interest Disclosure Act 2013\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Public+Interest+Disclosure+Act+2013\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/contact.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- an Cyber Security Centre (cyber.gov.au)\nACSC contacts\nfor cyber crime reporting, cyber security incidents and media enquiries\nAustralian Cyber Security Hotline: 1300 CYBER1 (\n1300 292 371\n)\nPublic interest disclosures\nDisclosing suspected wrongdoing under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2013\nDefence switchboard\n1300 DEFENCE (\n1300 333 362\n) toll-free\nPostal address\nPO Box 5076\nKINGSTON  ACT  2604\nWhat is your enquiry or feedback about?\nYour enquiry/feedback type\n- None -\nRecruitment\nGeneral\nMedia\nStudent Outreach\nWebsite\nREDSPICE\nMedia organisati\n Source: `pages/contact.html`\n\n## Files Scanned\n\n- `pages/about.html` (page)\n- `pages/announcements-index.html` (page)\n- `pages/announcements-index__16.html` (page)\n- `pages/annual-reports-index.html` (page)\n- `pages/contact.html` (page)\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index.html` (page)\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index__00.html` (page)\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index__01.html` (page)\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index__02.html` (page)\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index__03.html` (page)\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index__04.html` (page)\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index__05.html` (page)\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index__06.html` (page)\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index__07.html` (page)\n- `pages/homepage.html` (page)\n- `pages/leadership.html` (page)\n- `pages/media-releases-index.html` (page)\n- `pages/media-releases-index__14.html` (page)\n- `pages/media-releases-index__15.html` (page)\n- `pages/news-latest.html` (page)\n- `pages/priorities-index.html` (page)\n- `pages/priorities-index__13.html` (page)\n- `pages/publications-index.html` (page)\n- `pages/strategies-index.html` (page)\n- `pages/strategies-index__08.html` (page)\n- `pages/strategies-index__09.html` (page)\n- `pages/strategies-index__10.html` (page)\n- `pages/strategies-index__11.html` (page)\n- `pages/strategies-index__12.html` (page)\n- `corporate-plans/2021-22.pages.jsonl` (pdf_pages)\n- `corporate-plans/2022.pages.jsonl` (pdf_pages)\n- `corporate-plans/2023.pages.jsonl` (pdf_pages)\n- `corporate-plans/2024-25.pages.jsonl` (pdf_pages)\n- `corporate-plans/2025-26.pages.jsonl` (pdf_pages)\n- `other-pdfs/2022-23_Defence_PBS_04_ASD.pages.jsonl` (pdf_pages)\n- `other-pdfs/2023-24-20Defence-20PBS-2004-20ASD.pages.jsonl` (pdf_pages)\n- `other-pdfs/2024-25-20Defence-20Portfolio-20Budget-20Statement-20--20Australian-20Signals-20.pages.jsonl` (pdf_pages)\n- `other-pdfs/2025-26-20Defence-20Portfolio-20Budget-20Statement-20--20Australian-20Signals-20.pages.jsonl` (pdf_pages)\n- `other-pdfs/defence_portfolio_budget_statement_australian_signals_directorate_extract_from_d.pages.jsonl` (pdf_pages)\n- `strategies/ASD-Cyber-Skills-Framework-v2.pages.jsonl` (pdf_pages)\n- `strategies/Responsible-Release-Principles-for-Cyber-Security-Vulnerabilities.pages.jsonl` (pdf_pages)", "global_initiatives_md": null, "strategy": { "reporting_period": "2024-25", "corporate_plan_period": "2025-26", "vision": null, "vision_source_page": null, "purposes": "ASD’s purpose is to defend Australia from global threats and advance the national interest by providing foreign signals intelligence, cyber security and offensive cyber operations, as directed by Government. 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