THE HON. GREG COMBET MP
Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science
Thursday, 18 March 2010
033/2010
Commissioning of new Supercomputer at the Defence
Signals Directorate
Greg Combet, Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science has
commissioned a new supercomputer for the Defence Signals Directorate
(DSD).
“The new supercomputer delivered by Cray Inc supports DSD’s signals
intelligence and cyber security missions. It also supports the White Paper goal
of providing more and faster intelligence support and assists in the response
to cyber incidents and threats,” Mr Combet said.
“This new supercomputer represents a cutting edge capability and was
delivered in close collaboration with industry.
“The Government has made a commitment under the Defence White Paper
2009 to significantly upgrade intelligence and cyber security capabilities.
“Intelligence is fundamental to the security of our deployed forces and to wider
government in protecting Australia against external threats such as terrorism.
“DSD is the national agency responsible for the production of foreign signals
intelligence and the Commonwealth’s authority on information,
communications and computer security.
“The Government also recently established the Cyber Security Operations
Centre at DSD. The Centre will provide the government with a comprehensive
understanding of cyber threats and coordinate operational responses to cyber
events,” Mr Combet said.
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Media contacts:
Rod Hilton (Greg Combet):
02 6277 4771 or 0458 276 619
Defence Media Liaison:
02 6127 1999 or 0408 498 664
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