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Introduction
Purpose
1. The Cyber Security Emergency Response Plan (CSERP) sets the framework for the
government’s response to a cyber security emergency to ensure that:
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agencies and officials understand their roles and responsibilities in the event of a
cyber security emergency;
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the private sector understands the government’s approach;
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the response is coordinated, appropriate and effective during a cyber security
emergency; and
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following a cyber security emergency, services and operations are restored swiftly
and appropriate lessons are identified and acted upon.
Definition
2. A cyber security incident is an event that impacts on the confidentiality, integrity or
availability of digital systems and requires a response from the affected organisation(s).
The response may involve specialist assistance.
3. A cyber security emergency is an incident or combination of incidents, which cause
significant or sustained disruption to digital systems critical to health and safety, New
Zealand’s economic well-being, international reputation or democratic institutions, and
requires a significant and coordinated response.
Scope
4. The processes and structures in the CSERP are intended to provide guidance to support
response to cyber security emergencies.
Audience
5. The primary audience for the CSERP are officials from New Zealand’s National Security
System, specifically:
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chief executives who are likely to be involved in the Officials’ Committee for
Domestic and External Security Coordination (ODESC);
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senior officials who will be involved in coordination groups or watch groups;
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officials who will have to brief senior officials or chief executives;
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departmental communications staff; and
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officials who have responsibilities relating to cyber security emergency response.
6. Other audiences for the CSERP (or components of it) include broader government
agencies, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner, international partners and private sector
companies affected by, or contributing to the response.
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