❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks information on cyber-terrorism/attack briefings received by the Premier from state government agencies. The answer refers to included information in briefing documents, a visit to the Office of State Security, a Cabinet briefing, and a COAG briefing.
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(1) Have you sought any cyber-terrorism / cyber-attack related briefings from State Government agencies: (a) If so, what agencies; (b) If so, when did you seek these briefings; and (c) If no, why not? (2) How many cyber-terrorism / cyber-attack specific briefings have been offered to you by State Government agencies: (a) If so, what were those agencies; and (b) If so, when were those briefings offered? (3) How many cyber-terrorism / cyber-attack specific briefings have you personally attended? (4) How many cyber-terrorism / cyber-attack specific briefings have your staff attended: (a) Who were the staff that attended and when?
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Answered
27 June 2017
Response time
8 days
(1-4)
Relevant information was included in the Department’s Incoming Government Briefing documents.
The Premier has visited the Office of State Security and Emergency Coordination, Department of the Premier and Cabinet, and has been provided with an overview of the support from the Department in the event of a terrorist act, which would include a cyber-terrorism act.
A confidential briefing of Cabinet on matters of national security has also occurred.
Additionally on 9 June 2017, COAG was briefed on, and discussed, national security issues, including cyber security.
Relevant information was included in the Department’s Incoming Government Briefing documents.
The Premier has visited the Office of State Security and Emergency Coordination, Department of the Premier and Cabinet, and has been provided with an overview of the support from the Department in the event of a terrorist act, which would include a cyber-terrorism act.
A confidential briefing of Cabinet on matters of national security has also occurred.
Additionally on 9 June 2017, COAG was briefed on, and discussed, national security issues, including cyber security.
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