Andrew Hampton, the Director General of the Government Communications Security Bureau will provide insights into the global cyber threatscape, the impact of Covid-19, and the role of his agency in helping defend against sophisticated, high impact, cyber threats.

He will then and take part in a facilitated discussion to respond to questions around New Zealand’s place and role in addressing one of the most significant threats facing developed nations.

Prior to joining the GCSB, Andrew spent much of his career in the Justice Sector, including Treaty settlement negotiations, courts administration and leading various significant change programmes. Senior positions he held in the Justice Sector include Director of the Office of Treaty Settlements, Deputy Secretary for Courts, and Deputy Chief Executive at the Crown Law Office.

Andrew has also held senior leadership positions elsewhere in the State Sector. He was Deputy Secretary and Director of the Secretary’s Office at the Ministry of Education. He was also the first Government Chief Talent Officer at the State Services Commission, a new role responsible for leadership development, workforce strategy and employment relations across government.

Andrew has a BA (Hons) and MA (Dist) in Political Science from the University of Canterbury and has attended the Oxford Strategic Leadership Programme.

Technology commentator Paul Brislen will conduct the Q & A with Andrew Hampton.

Formerly the editor of Computerworld newspaper and CIO magazine, Paul Brislen has been a tech industry commentator for more than 20 years. He regularly appears on TV and radio trying to explain tech-related issues to the audience.