At the NCSC we provide the following secure technology services.
High-grade encryption
The NCSC uses advanced, high-grade encryption to maintain the integrity of New Zealand’s highly classified communications. Encryption is the process of scrambling or encoding data so it can only be read by someone with the means to return it to its original state.
Our Cryptographic Solutions and Development team provides high-grade encryption products and support to government agencies and selected commercial entities above the RESTRICTED classification level.
Our Cryptographic Solutions and Development team:
- develops and maintains cryptographic systems and solutions to protect classified information,
- procures, produces and distributes cryptographic keying material and codes to both national and international partners,
- enables the procurement, use and accounting of cryptographic equipment and communications material,
- develops national cryptographic policy, standards and guidelines,
- provides training and guidance on how to operate cryptographic equipment,
- provides a national COMSEC audit and compliance service for New Zealand government cryptographic material, and
- ensures high-grade cryptographic solutions keep pace with emerging technology and threats.
Technical security
Our technical security services focus on countering unauthorised surveillance techniques like eavesdropping and video surveillance.
Emanations security
Our emanations security services work to protect electronic devices from inadvertently emitting signals or radiation that can be intercepted and interpreted by hostile actors.
Site visits and inspections
We complete site visits to provide organisations with technical services and advice, including:
- checks to make sure their facilities are free from vulnerabilities that would allow unauthorised access to their information, and
- inspections of their systems and technology for attempts to access or compromise their security.
Accrediting sites and systems
The Director-General of the GCSB is the accreditation authority for the New Zealand Government. We make recommendations to the Director-General on accrediting highly classified information systems and sites.
Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) External Link