Additional Activities during the period Industry Engagement TICSA Consultation The New Zealand Information Security Manual NZISM

183 assisted with enhancement of the existing Security Industry best practices and that Network Operators are making use of the NCSC TICSA team as an extension to their existing Security Governance checks. The TICSA has contributed to further enhanced awareness on the importance of Security for all Network Operators.

2.3. Additional Activities during the period

In addition to receiving incident reports and the TICSA, the NCSC: • Issued unique advisories to customers; • Produced content for and highlighted significant issues via the NCSC website; • Coordinated and hosted industry engagement forums Security Information Exchanges i.e. Scada voluntary standards created; • Participated in the NZ Internet Task Force NZITF, a domestic security community, to promote collaborative approaches to security issues; • Supported the launch and ongoing establishment of the NZ Connect Smart. Connect Smart is a partnership that promotes ways for individuals, businesses and schools to protect themselves online. www.connectsmart.govt.nz • Produced an updated New Zealand Information Security Manual NZISM including consultation with customers and integration into the updated New Zealand Protective Security Requirements PSR. • Worked with Government and private sector customers to provide a unique range of cyber security services. 3. Events organised co-organised attended

3.1. International Collaboration

The NCSC has been through a period of review and growth throughout 2014. Participation in APCERT and other international operations was been challenging due to resource constraints.

3.1.1. Future International Collaboration

The NCSC will actively participate in activities with the APCERT forum.

3.2. Industry Engagement

184 The NCSC organised and hosted several industry and government engagement forums, held at regular intervals throughout the year.

3.3. TICSA Consultation

The NCSC completed a four month consultation process with New Zealand Network Operators on the TICSA. This included; • presentations at the New Zealand Network Operators annual conference • customer TICSA consultation meetings; and • a final walk through of the TICSA guidance paper prior to the TICSA coming into effect on 11 May 2014.

3.4. The New Zealand Information Security Manual NZISM

The NCSC released an updated version of the NZISM following: • Significant research and development • Consultation with NCSC customers • Integration with the New Zealand Protective Security Requirements PSR. The Protective Security Requirements PSR outlines the Government’s expectations for managing personnel, physical and information security. The PSR assists government agencies to manage business risks and assure continuity of service delivery.

3.5. Training