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Australia has appointed a new Director-General of the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) as Rachel Noble PSM is set to stand down from the position.
In a joint press release by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles, the government announced that it had put forward Deputy Director-General of the ASD and head of the Australian Cyber Security Centre, Abigail Bradshaw, as the recommended new ASD chief.
“Ms Bradshaw has played a pivotal role in developing partnerships between government and industries domestically and internationally,” said the joint release.
“She has led ASD’s response to nationally significant cyber security incidents and has spearheaded the government’s cyber security partnership with industry, forging critical partnerships which underpin Australia’s national resilience.”
Bradshaw is set to take over the position on 6 September 2024. The government said the new head of the ACSC will be appointed “in due course.
“It is an absolute privilege to be appointed as the next Director-General of the Australian Signals Directorate. I look forward to leading the incredible mission-focused team at ASD as we continue to advance Australia’s national interests,” said Bradshaw.
“ASD’s focus will remain steadfast on continuing our proud history of support to the Australian Defence Force, collecting foreign signals intelligence, conducting cyber offensive operations and protecting Australians from cyber threats.”
During Bradshaw’s time as head of the ACSC, the agency has dealt with some of the largest cyber attacks on Australian organisations ever, including the Medibank, Optus, and Latitude Financial cyber attacks, affecting a massive portion of the Australian population.
“Abigail Bradshaw’s experience in cyber, national security, crisis management and incident response uniquely equips her to lead the Australian Signals Directorate as it continues to defend Australia against global threats and advance our nation’s interests,” said Minister Marles.
“As head of ASD’s Australian Cyber Security Centre, Ms Bradshaw has strengthened relationships with cyber security leaders and private network owners in Australia and internationally, including our Five Eyes partners.”
The decision to appoint Bradshaw as the new Director-General of the ASD is still subject to the approval of the Federal Executive Council.
“I congratulate Abigail Bradshaw on her appointment as Director-General of the Australian Signals Directorate,” said Prime Minister Albanese.
“At a time of increasingly complex geostrategic challenges, Ms Bradshaw’s expertise in both cyber and national security matters will be critically important in leading ASD to continue protecting our nation.
“Rachel Noble has led ASD with distinction over almost five years, and I would like to thank her for her service to our country.”
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