 Australian Signals Directorate

The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) is an agency within the Australian Government responsible for cybersecurity, foreign signals intelligence, and information security. It is part of the Department of Defence and plays a key role in protecting Australia’s national interests in the information and cyber domains. The primary functions of the ASD include: 1. **Cybersecurity**: The ASD provides guidance and support to protect government networks and critical infrastructure from cyber threats.