❓ Question regarding the use of Kaspersky Lab antivirus software within WA government agencies under the Minister for Health's portfolio, prompted by US security concerns. The Department of Health and related agencies report no use of Kaspersky products.
AnsweredQoN 3133Legislative Assembly
Asked
12 June 2018
Member
Portfolio
Deputy Premier; Minister for Health; Mental Health
QuestionView source ↗
In respect of the Minister’s portfolio responsibilities for any ministerial office, departments, agencies, government trading enterprises or boards I ask, whether any information security products (i.e. antivirus software) by AO Kaspersky Lab are in use, and if yes: (a) What products are in use (i.e. Kaspersky Anti-Virus, Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud); (b) Do any of these computers store, or transmit confidential or sensitive information; (c) What is the annual cost of subscribing to these products; and (d) Noting the United State's Department of Homeland Security's issuance of Binding Operational Directive 17-01 ordering agencies in that nation to discontinue use of this software due to cyber-security concerns, why is this software still in use?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
14 August 2018
Response time
9 days
The Department of Health and Health Service Providers, Mental Health Commission, Health & Disability Services Complaints Office, Healthway and the Animal Resource Authority advises:
No, AO Kaspersky Lab products are not in use.
(a – d) Not applicable
Ministerial Office advises:
(a – d) Please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 3134.
No, AO Kaspersky Lab products are not in use.
(a – d) Not applicable
Ministerial Office advises:
(a – d) Please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 3134.
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