Australian Cyber Security Centre chief Abigail Bradshaw has been named the new director-general of the Australian Signals Directorate, replacing outgoing chief Rachel Noble.
Ms Bradshaw, a former Navy officer with deep expertise in cyber, national security, crisis management and incident response roles across government, will take up the top job on September 6. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Defence minister Richard Marles announced the appointment on Monday, confirming reports in Capital Brief on the imminent shakeup last week.
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Source: InnovationAus. com
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