Australian Signals Directorate - Secretary, Mr Greg Moriarty - Minister as above - Director-General ASD, Mr Mike Burgess undertakes cyber operations in support of approved military operations. The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) is the Government’s lead operational cyber security agency. ASD seeks to make Australia the safest place to connect online by providing cyber security advice to the community, businesses and governments, and disrupting cybercriminals operating outside Australia. www.cyber.gov.au Through its 2017 International Cyber Engagement Strategy, DFAT (Ambassador for Cyber Affairs) is responsible for delivering Australia’s comprehensive and coordinated international cyber affairs agenda, including through multilateral and bilateral advocacy. DFAT works closely with partners across the Australian Government to deliver a suite of initiatives under the Strategy’s seven key themes: Digital Trade, Cyber Security, Cybercrime, International Security, Internet Governance & Cooperation, Human Rights & Democracy Online and Technology for Development. Strategy/Policy  Australia’s International Cyber Engagement Strategy (2017)  Progress Report (2019) www.asd.gov.au The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) is part of ASD. It possesses a comprehensive understanding of cyber threats, and provides advice and assistance to help Australians identify and manage cyber risk. When serious cyber incidents occur, ASD – through the ACSC – leads the Government response to help mitigate the threat and strengthen defences. Staff from Department of Home Affairs, AFP, ASIO, ACIC, ADF and the Defence Intelligence Organisation are co-located at ACSC. Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Senator the Hon Marise Payne, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Women - Secretary, Ms Frances Adamson www.dfat.gov.au/cyberaffairs