Question NW1988 to the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
18 October 2016 - NW1988
Mackenzie, Mr C to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Whether the National Cyber Security Advisory Council, appointed by Cabinet in line with the SA Connect policy, has formally been disbanded; if not, what (a) is the current role of the specified council and (b) interactions have taken place between him and the council; if so, (i) when, (ii) why was the council disbanded and (iii) how was Cabinet informed of the disbanding of the council? NW2299
Reply:
I have been advised by the Department as follows:-
1. The National Cybersecurity Advisory Council (NCAC) has not been disbanded. However, the Term of Office of the current Council expired at the end of September 2016. We are in a process of extending the appointment pending to annual report.
1 (a) The NCAC was divided into various work streams in which the members have actively participated: Governance; National Coordination and Cooperation; Cybersecurity Structures; Legislation; International cooperation; and, Research and Development.
Specific recommendations will be included in the NCAC’s Annual Report.
1 (b)(i) The Minister met with the NCAC on the 27th August 2015 and will meet with the Council when they present their Annual Report which is currently been compiled.
1 (b)(ii) The Council has not been disbanded
1 (b)(iii) N/A